Tax Credits & Incentives Sr. Manager (State C&I)

Cherry Bekaert•Tysons, VA

1d•$142,500 - $228,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert, a leading accounting and consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Manager for its Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory team. This role focuses on state tax credit and incentive projects and business development. The position offers location flexibility, allowing for onsite, hybrid, or remote work within the United States. The team provides expertise in tax credits and accounting methods to help clients identify and realize value. As a Senior Manager, you will act as a strategic advisor to clients on state and local tax credits, incentives, and economic development programs, particularly those related to facility development, relocation, and expansion. You will lead complex, multi-jurisdictional engagements, manage negotiations with government agencies, and provide executive-level guidance on employment growth and training strategies. The role also involves owning client relationships, driving business development, leading and developing teams, and contributing to practice growth and innovation. Ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm policies is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering, technology, or a related field
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in tax consulting, advisory, or public accounting, with deep expertise in State Credits & Incentives
Demonstrated success managing complex engagements and advising clients at the executive or C-suite level
Proven people leadership experience, including mentoring, team development, and performance management
Strong business development skills, including the ability to identify, pursue, and close new opportunities
Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical matters into actionable business insights
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Eligibility to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or professional designation strongly preferred (CPA, CMI, MST, MAcc, LLM, or JD)

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to clients on state and local tax credits, incentives, and economic development programs related to facility development, relocation, and expansion
Lead and oversee large, complex, multi-jurisdictional engagements, ensuring technical excellence, timely delivery, and high-quality client service
Direct and manage negotiations with state and local government agencies related to: Cash and training grants, Revenue and development bonds, Land grants and infrastructure incentives, Forgivable and low-interest loan programs, Permit fee waivers and workforce development initiatives
Provide executive-level guidance on employment growth, labor retention, and training strategies aligned with client business objectives
Own and manage key client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and proactively identifying additional advisory opportunities
Drive business development efforts, including proposal development, client presentations, thought leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with Tax, Advisory, and Assurance teams
Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams, including Senior Associates and Managers, through mentoring, performance management, and career development planning
Contribute to practice growth and innovation, including development of methodologies, tools, and market-facing insights related to State Credits & Incentives
Ensure compliance with applicable professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements