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Crowe · 1 day ago

R&D Tax Credit Senior Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $302K/yr

7+ years exp

Crowe is a leading public accounting, consulting, and technology firm in the United States, known for its innovative approach to federal tax consulting services. The R&D Tax Credit Senior Manager will lead projects focused on R&D and energy tax credits, managing client engagements and driving business development while mentoring junior staff.

AccountingAdviceConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesTax Consulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Managing R&D projects with a focus on growing R&D tax credit engagements for Energy companies where expertise in the following areas will help Crowe gain market share:

Managing Energy Tax Credit projects:

Managing Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) engagements for both large and small energy projects (solar, wind, hydrogen, battery storage, etc.)

Managing Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit (PTC) studies. Including performing tax technical analysis and drafting reports for our clients

Drive business development and sales growth

Exhibit proven leadership and project management skills in managing client service teams and multiple projects in a fast-paced and interactive team environment to meet and exceed client expectations

Performing tax technical analysis and quality review on tax credit studies and communicating tax technical issues to the broader team

Deep understanding of IRC Sections 45 and 48 and related regulations and guidance

Effectively lead client discussions with multiple stakeholders including Tax Directors, General Contractors, Project Managers, etc

Develop and execute project work plans

Develop appropriate quantitative and qualitative documentation to support project results

Strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills

Strong data management skills, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Alteryx

Ability to mentor and develop staff and young professionals, including on the job technical training and coaching

Personal drive to develop self/others and provide leadership insight to the existing leadership team

Qualification

R&D tax credit expertiseEnergy tax credit managementTax technical analysisProject managementSeismic imaging technologyExperimental drilling technologyInvestment Tax Credit (ITC)Production Tax Credit (PTC)Microsoft ExcelPower BIAlteryxAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsProblem solvingCritical thinkingDecision-makingMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting or engineering, MST is a plus

At least 7+ years experience in public accounting; strong preference for Big 4 or large regional firm experience

CPA, EA, or PE credential required

Managing R&D projects with a focus on growing R&D tax credit engagements for Energy companies where expertise in the following areas will help Crowe gain market share: Seismic imaging technology, Experimental drilling technology, Experimental completion technology, Unique drilling/fracking techniques, Stage spacing for well completions, Experimental fluids and proppant formulas

Managing Energy Tax Credit projects: Managing Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) engagements for both large and small energy projects (solar, wind, hydrogen, battery storage, etc.). Managing Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit (PTC) studies. Including performing tax technical analysis and drafting reports for our clients