Corporate Tax Manager - Methods, Credits & Incentives
At a glance
Manager-level Tax role at Grant Thornton Advisors. Houston · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $97,763–$150,000 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Run accounting-method studies and fixed-asset reviews, including the client fact-finding, analysis, calculations and written findings
- Deliver client advice across tax methods, inventory, fixed assets, research and development, and meals and entertainment
- Guide assigned engagement teams while keeping several client projects moving to deadlines and budgets
- Contribute to client pitches and help deliver regular professional development and training
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree and an active CPA credential or law license are required
- At least five years of relevant tax work, with a working grasp of how tax returns are prepared
- You can lead teams, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and analyze and summarize data accurately
- Clear written and spoken communication skills, plus the ability to contribute as a team member
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone ready to lead and mentor engagement teams while handling client tax projects. Client fieldwork may involve visiting client sites.
From the employer
As the Tax Manager of our Corporate Tax Services Methods Credits & Incentives practice, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing accounting method studies and fixed asset reviews for your clients – all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with Corporate Tax leadership and use specialized tax resources to conduct Tax Accounting Method, Tax Inventory, Fixed Asset, R&D, and Meals and Entertainment consulting services because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by leading, developing and mentoring assigned engagement teams, as well as participating in related marketing and sales aspects of the engagements to ensure all client projects are conducted in accordance with firm standards, completed on time, and within budget, and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Conducting client engagement fieldwork which may include visiting the client location, investigating the relevant facts identified, analyzing all applicable accounting information, completing the appropriate tax computations and preparation of written memorandums that summarize the engagement team findings
- Manage multiple client projects and tasks simultaneously. Project managers will be ultimately responsible for the overall project and client end deliverable
- Lead and participate in professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
- Participate in sales presentations for both existing and prospective clients
- Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree is required
- Master's 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
- Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory skills
- CPA or JD/active attorney's license required
- Five years+ of relevant work experience in a Tax environment. Experience in a Big 4 firm, a comparable size public accounting firm or consulting firm is preferred
- An intermediate understanding of tax return mechanics is required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required
- Demonstrated success in project management. Candidate must demonstrate ability to manage time, manage multiple projects, and meet client deadlines
- Candidates must have solid abilities to analyze and summarize data with accuracy
- Experience working as a productive member of a team