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KPMG US · 21 hours ago

Manager or Senior Manager, Research and Development Tax Credits (AMCS)

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $187K/yr

5+ years exp

KPMG is one of the world's top tax firms, and they are seeking a Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join their Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice. The role involves conducting R&D tax credit consulting, managing client relationships, and ensuring quality assurance in tax credit services.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

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

Qualification

R&D tax credit consultingCPAJD/LLMInternal Revenue Code expertiseMicrosoft ExcelClient engagement managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationMentoring staff

Required

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

Preferred

Minimum eight years of experience in federal income taxes within a public accounting firm or corporation

Experience mentoring and counseling staff level team members

Benefits

Medical and dental plans

Vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

401(k) plans

Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health

Personal Time Off per fiscal year

Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year

Two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off

Company

KPMG US

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KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and the fastest growing Big Four accounting firm in the United States.

Founded in 1987

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees

http://www.kpmg.com/US

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