Corporate Tax Manager - Methods, Credits, & Incentives

About the role

The Tax Manager in our Methods, Credits & Incentives (MCI), Research & Development Tax Credit practice navigates R&D tax credit complexity and provides insightful, practical tax advice for clients. This role involves collaborating with MCI leadership, supervising R&D projects, researching tax issues, conducting fieldwork, and participating in sales and marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with visiting client locations, touring facilities, investigating facts, analyzing accounting information, preparing cost lead schedules and summaries, completing tax computations, and preparing reports summarizing findings.
• Manage various project tasks simultaneously.
• Support business development activities such as proposal development and pursuit activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Masters or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Management Science and Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or Operations Research preferred.
• Six to ten years of experience in R&D tax credits; open to Fixed Asset or Tax Accounting Method experience.
• Four years of experience in Accounting or Tax in public accounting or consulting.
• CPA or JD/active attorney's license required.
• Prior project management experience is required.
• Strong understanding of federal and some state R&D rules and relevant court cases.
• Intermediate understanding of tax return mechanics.
• Candidate should be familiar with and have experience with amending tax returns.
• Demonstrate ability to manage time, manage multiple engagements, support leadership initiatives, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to manage time, manage multiple engagements, support leadership initiatives, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites.

Skills

• Strong understanding of federal and some state R&D rules and relevant court cases.
• Intermediate understanding of tax return mechanics.
• Familiarity with and experience with amending tax returns.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites.

Benefits

Base salary range: $138,000 - $172,500. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, based on multiple factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. Placement is at Grant Thornton’s discretion.

Grant Thornton offers a variety of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations.

For Los Angeles Applicants only: The Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance applies.

For Massachusetts Applicants only: Lie detector tests are not administered as a condition of employment or continued employment.