Grant Thornton

Corporate Tax Manager - Methods, Credits, & Incentives

Grant Thornton$138K — $172K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Preferred advanced degree (Masters/PhD) in specific quantitative disciplines
  • 6-10 years of experience in R&D tax credits or similar fields
  • At least 4 years in public accounting or consulting with a focus on tax
  • Active CPA or JD license required
  • Project management experience is a must
  • In-depth understanding of federal/state R&D rules and tax return mechanics

Responsibilities

  • Visit client locations and analyze relevant tax data
  • Manage multiple R&D project tasks and timelines
  • Support business development through proposals and client pursuits
  • Conduct fieldwork to gather facts and prepare tax computations
  • Complete written reports summarizing tax findings

Benefits

  • Personalized and comprehensive benefits that support diverse identities and roles
  • Opportunities for work-life integration and flexible scheduling
  • Support for well-being and mental health through various programs
  • Access to a hybrid work model with in-office expectations
  • Potential for a discretionary annual performance bonus based on firm success
Full Job Description
Job Description

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


You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
  • 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
  • The base salary range for this position is between $138,000 and $172,500. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.


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About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton LLP is the American member firm of Grant Thornton International, the seventh largest accounting network in the world by combined fee income. Grant Thornton LLP is the sixth largest U.S. accounting and advisory organization. The firm operates 59 offices across the US with approximately 8,500 employees, 550 partners, and produces annual revenue in excess of US$1.9 billion. During the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine, The Times reported that Grant Thornton is in line to earn millions of pounds for acting as trustees in a bankruptcy case on behalf of the Russian state-owned DIA, who bypassed sanction regimes to obtain funds and assets from abroad in order to fund the war in Ukraine.
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