Corporate Tax Manager - Methods, Credits & Incentives R&D

About the role

Grant Thornton is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager - Methods, Credits & Incentives R&D to join our team in New York, NY. Additional approved locations include Boston, MA, Melville, NY, and Edison, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Assist with visiting the client location, touring client facilities, investigating relevant facts, analyzing accounting information, preparing cost lead schedules and cost summary schedules, completing appropriate tax computations, and preparing written reports summarizing the findings
• Manage various project tasks at the same time. Project managers will be ultimately responsible for the overall project and deliverable
• Support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development and other pursuit activities at clients
• 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
• Minimum of 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 to travel

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
• Ability to manage time, manage multiple engagements, support leadership initiatives, and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

See how at www.gt.com/careers

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $138,000 and $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.

Schedule

This position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.