Corporate Tax Manager Methods, Credits & Incentives R&D

Position Title: Corporate Tax Manager - Methods Credits & Incentives R&D (Confidential Client)
Location: Boston MA Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation

• Salary: $121000 - $181400/yr

Benefits

Benefits package available. Regional relocation flexibility and work authorization sponsorship available.

Company Overview (Confidential)

Our Client is a leading accounting and finance organization with a distinguished Accounting and Tax practice. They specialize in providing sophisticated tax advisory services to major corporate clients across multiple industries.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join the Methods Credits & Incentives (MCI) Research & Development Tax Credit this role you will provide expert tax advice on R&D tax credit matters manage complex client engagements supervise project teams and contribute to business development initiatives. You will have authority and responsibility for ensuring projects meet firm standards are completed on schedule and within budget while building and supporting a high-performing team.

Must-Haves

• Bachelors degree in a related field (Accounting Finance Economics Engineering etc.)
• Active CPA license or JD with active attorneys license (required)
• 6-10 years of progressive experience in R&D tax credits or equivalent experience in Fixed Asset accounting or Tax Accounting Methods
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in Accounting or Tax in public accounting or consulting
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Strong understanding of federal and selected state R&D tax credit rules and relevant case law
• Intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of tax return mechanics
• Proven experience with amended tax return preparation and filing
• Ability to manage time effectively juggle multiple engagements and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites and work additional hours as project needs require

Primary Functions

• Conduct client site visits facility tours and fact investigations to analyze R&D tax credit eligibility and substantiation
• Prepare detailed cost allocation schedules cost summaries and tax computations
• Develop comprehensive written reports summarizing findings and tax positions
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting project timelines and budgets
• Support business development activities including client identification proposal development and pursuit activities
• Supervise and mentor team members on R&D tax credit engagements
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Skills

• R&D tax credit expertise and analysis
• Cost allocation and tax computation preparation
• Technical report writing and documentation
• Project management and team leadership
• Federal and state tax credit knowledge
• Tax return preparation and amended return filing
• Client relationship management
• Time management and multitasking