Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory Senior Manager
About The Position
The Tax Senior Manager in the Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory (TCIA) practice plays a key leadership role in managing cost segregation studies, fixed asset reviews, and Section 179D engagements while helping to shape the strategic growth of a fast-expanding practice. This position blends tax technical expertise, project leadership, and collaboration with professionals across engineering, tax, and advisory disciplines. You will guide clients through complex tax credit opportunities, conduct detailed cost analyses, and serve as a trusted advisor on maximizing incentives across a broad range of industries.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering, technology, or related field.
- CPA, JD, LLM, MST, or MAcc required for Senior Manager roles.
- Minimum 6 years of federal tax compliance or consulting experience.
- Strong Excel and costing model experience, including pivot tables.
- Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.
- Preference for candidates experienced with accounting methods, cost segregation studies, Form 3115, depreciation rules, tangible property regulations, and revenue recognition.
Nice To Haves
- 6+ years of public accounting experience.
- Understanding of construction design, building systems, and depreciation rules.
- Experience with blueprint estimating tools (e.g., BlueBeam) and cost segregation software (e.g., SegStream).
- Familiarity with real estate valuations and IRS guidance related to cost segregation.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Support leadership in developing strategies, action plans, and growth initiatives for the TCIA practice.
- Manage and execute cost segregation, fixed asset, and Section 179D projects.
- Separate building cost components into appropriate tax asset classifications to accelerate depreciation.
- Collaborate with tax and audit teams to communicate the value of cost segregation, QPP, and 179D analyses.
- Perform site inspections, collecting detailed measurements, photographs, and notes for IRS substantiation.
- Cost construction components using RS Means and other industry-standard methodologies.
- Evaluate general ledgers, contractor payment applications, and other financial documentation.
- Review fixed asset registers and identify reclassification opportunities under tax method changes.
- Prepare IRS-compliant schedules and workpapers to support findings.
- Identify opportunities related to R&D, Energy credits, and other incentives.
- Ensure timely project delivery and maintain strong client relationships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
