Corporate Tax Manager - Methods, Credits, & Incentives
At a glance
Manager-level Tax role at Grant Thornton Advisors. Philadelphia · full-time · $138,000–$172,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Visit client sites, examine facilities and records, then build cost schedules, calculate credits and write findings
- Research tax questions and oversee R&D engagements so work meets firm standards, deadlines and budgets
- Juggle project tasks while supporting project managers with deliverables and team coordination
- Help identify prospects, develop proposals and contribute to other client pursuit work
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, plus an active CPA credential or law license
- At least six years in R&D credits, with fixed-asset or tax accounting-method work also considered
- At least four years in public accounting or consulting, along with prior project-management experience
- Knowledge of federal and selected state R&D rules, tax-return mechanics and amended returns
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone ready to lead R&D tax work and handle several client engagements at once. You must be able to travel to client locations and work extra hours when needed.
From the employer
As the Tax Manager in our Methods, Credits & Incentives (MCI), Research & Development Tax Credit practice you’ll navigate R&D tax credit complexity and provide insightful, practical tax advice for your clients– all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with MCI leadership and supervise R&D projects, research tax issues, conduct fieldwork, and participate in sales and marketing efforts because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by having responsibility to ensure that R&D projects are conducted in accordance with firm standards and completed on time, within budget, to successfully lead and support your team and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
- 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
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- 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
- Candidate 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. Candidates must be willing and able to travel
- 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. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.