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

Grant Thornton • Philadelphia, PA

9d • $112,000 - $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 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 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

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, 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

Benefits

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-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 through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• 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 personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and 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 checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
• For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
• Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

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