Corporate Tax Manager - Methods, Credits, & Incentives

About the role

The Tax Manager in our Methods, Credits & Incentives (MCI), Research & Development Tax Credit practice will navigate R&D tax credit complexity and provide 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 cost summary schedules, completing tax computations, and preparing written 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

• Willingness and ability to travel

Skills

• Strong understanding of federal and some state R&D rules and relevant court cases
• Intermediate understanding of tax return mechanics
• Strong communication skills
• Project management experience
• Ability to manage time and multiple engagements
• Ability to travel

Benefits

Base salary range: $138,000 - $172,500. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is 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.

Grant Thornton offers a variety of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 72 hours of paid sick leave
• Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work-life integration options
• Personalized and comprehensive benefits

For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.