Responsibilities:- Conduct research and development (R&D) tax credit consulting and project management
- Manage R&D tax credit studies and related activities
- Develop and sustain excellent client relationships during delivery of R&D tax credit services
- Provide R&D tax credit quality assurance, engagement reviewer and exam support
- Perform engagement management activities including billing analysis, invoicing, and engagement setup
- Draft opinion letters, responses to IRS inquiries, IRS ruling requests and writing other technical memoranda
Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager:
- Engage in an active role in new business development, including add-on business
- Assist other R&D Project Managers with the delivery of engagements as needed, including research and writing regarding technical issues
Qualifications:- Minimum five years of recent experience conducting and managing R&D tax credit consulting projects in a large accounting firm, corporation, or law firm
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
- Licensed CPA, JD/LLM or completion of an advanced degree or professional certification/designation including: MBA (Masters of Business Administration), MCM (Masters of Construction Management), PHDE (PhD of Economics), PHE (Doctor of Engineering), ME (Masters of Engineering), MSRE (Masters of Science-Real Estate), AIA (Member, Amer Inst of Architects), Enrolled Agent, LEED (Leadership, Energy & Environmental Design) Certification, PE (Professional Engineer), or SIX SGMA (Six Sigma) Certification, in addition to others on KPMG's approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list
- Solid verbal and written communications skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information; proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and use of the internet
- Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams
- Technical skills and experience with research and development deduction and credit Internal Revenue Code sections (including, but not limited to, sections 174 & 41), corresponding regulations and relevant judicial and administrative authority
Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager:
- Minimum eight years of experience in federal income taxes within a public accounting firm or corporation
- Experience mentoring and counseling staff level team members
