Hybrid Corporate Tax Manager – Methods, Credits & Incentives R&D

at Grant Thornton (US)

• Job title: Corporate Tax Manager – Methods, Credits & Incentives R&D
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $121,000 - $181,400 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Tax Manager specializing in R&D tax credits at Grant Thornton. Navigating complexities, providing tax advice, and leading client projects.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 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
• 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.

Benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: 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.
• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: 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.