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

Grant Thornton • New York, NY

4h • $121,000 - $181,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Tax Manager in our Methods, Credits & Incentives (MCI), Research &Development Tax Credit practice you’ll navigate R&D tax credit complexity andprovide insightful, practical tax advice for your clients– all with theresources, environment and support to help you excel.  You’ll collaborate withMCI leadership and supervise R&D projects, research tax issues, conductfieldwork, and participate in sales and marketing efforts because together ishow we succeed.  From day one, you’ll be empowered by having responsibility toensure that R&D projects are conducted in accordance with firm standards andcompleted on time, within budget, to successfully lead and support your team andhelp you achieve more, confidently.  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Six to ten years of experience in R&D tax credits; open to Fixed Asset or TaxAccounting Method experience
• Minimum of four years of experience in Accounting or Tax in public accountingor 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 courtcases
• Intermediate understanding of tax return mechanics
• Candidate should be familiar with and have experience with amending taxreturns
• Candidate must demonstrate ability to manage time, manage multipleengagements, 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assist with visiting the client location, touring client facilities,investigating relevant facts, analyzing accounting information, preparingcost lead schedules and cost summary schedules, completing appropriate taxcomputations, and preparing written reports summarizing the findings
• Manage various project tasks at the same time. Project managers will beultimately responsible for the overall project and deliverable
• Support business development activities, such as identification, proposaldevelopment and other pursuit activities at clients
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empoweryou with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and yourlife. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will requirein-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being throughwork-life integration options that work best for you and those in yourhousehold.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different— and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalizedand comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, rolesand aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checkingboxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity &inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
• Grant Thornton interns are eligible toparticipate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs andthe firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Grant Thornton seasonal employeesare eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and visioninsurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonalemployees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savingsplan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan termsand eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72hours of paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level