Manager, Senior Consultant, Consultant, Federal Income Tax Consulting

Ryan offers a flexible work environment with opportunities available across the U.S., with preferred locations in Dallas, TX; Washington, D.C.; and Pittsburgh, PA.

Benefits

• Hybrid work options
• Award-winning culture
• Generous personal time off (PTO) benefits
• 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for new parents (adoption included)
• Monthly gym membership reimbursement or gym equipment reimbursement
• Benefits eligibility effective day one
• 401K with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
• Fertility assistance program
• Four-week company-paid sabbatical eligibility after five years of service

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of consultants providing review and audit services to clients, identifying and pursuing tax recovery opportunities.
• Oversee ongoing projects and interactions between team members, clients, and taxing jurisdictions.
• Review and evaluate all aspects of an engagement, including making appeal recommendations and managing the appeal process.
• Create positive team member experiences to drive excellent client service, revenue, and profit.
• Lead team in developing project workplans and scheduling deliverables.
• Act as a mentor, guiding team members on their career paths.
• Build strong relationships with clients and firm leadership.
• Travel to client locations to gather information.
• Oversee the quality of work performed by the team for clients.
• Prepare and conduct client presentations.
• Assist with client billing and financial forecasting.
• Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
• Defend client tax positions in court when necessary.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude, multitasking and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Manage complex income tax projects, especially in the Tax Accounting Methods area and other federal tax planning opportunities.
• Work effectively in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
• Handle tasks in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.
• Safeguard confidential information and sensitive material.
• Utilize strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate strong grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
• Review documentation and research issues as needed.
• Delegate work effectively among the team.
• Prepare Forms 3115 and statements required as project deliverables.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree from an accredited institution in a practice-relevant area.
• 3+ years of practice-relevant experience, including 1+ year of management experience (formal or informal).
• Expertise in U.S. Federal Income Tax and accounting for income taxes (ASC 740).
• Hands-on experience in both the preparation and review of domestic and international tax provisions for public and private companies.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and be a team player.
• Beginner’s knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.
• Valid driver’s license.

Schedule

• Independent travel requirement: 30 to 40%.
• Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
• Occasional long periods of standing while copying.
• Regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone.

This role may require managing direct reports and involves limited supervisory responsibilities, including training peers and checking work for accuracy and completeness.