Tax Partner - Credits, Incentives & Methods

RSM US LLP•Washington, DC

About The Position

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. RSM is looking for a dynamic Tax Partner to join our growing Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP) practice. As a Partner focused on helping our clients minimize their tax liability, you would be responsible for:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
CPA, with J.D./LL.M preferred
10-15 years’ experience in a public accounting firm and/or other professional services firm
10+ years’ experience providing tax technical guidance and consulting services to internal client servers, as well as large, multinational clients on a variety of federal tax matters, including expense and revenue recognition, capitalization and depreciation, leasing, long-term contract accounting, base-erosion and anti-abuse tax (BEAT) planning, and accounting method planning for foreign corporations.
Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters in various industries
Experience managing tax consulting professionals
Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office, and other comparable programs
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to work in a deadline driven environment with the ability to manage multiple engagements
Exceptional leadership and business development skills
Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

Consult with clients on a variety of tax technical issues in the accounting and methods functional area, including the timing and character of income and expense recognition, inventory methods, UNICAP, the treatment of tangible assets, amortization and depreciation, transaction costs, intangible assets, leasing, revenue recognition, and changes in methods of accounting and accounting periods.
Build and manage a team of professionals which are charged with helping clients identify, document, and support tax positions related tax accounting methods
Manage AMP opportunities including research and development tax credit/deduction analyses, Section 199 deduction engagements, section 179 deduction analysis, application of tangible asset regulations, cost segregation, and appropriate application of accounting methods
Understand and apply changes in legislature as it relates to AMP
Actively lead business development with existing clients as well as developing marketing plans for securing new clients
Demonstrate sound judgement and instincts with respect to evaluating complex scenarios involving various AMP opportunities
Work very closely with core Federal tax professional to ensure all clients are receiving an exceptional level of service
Responsible for mentoring and developing team members, managing profitable engagements, formulating sales and go to market strategy, developing service offerings in conjunction with Washington National Tax, technical review deliverables and develop national and local training programs