Manager or Senior Manager, Research and Development Tax Credits

Tax Manager Or Senior Manager

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists and enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.

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. 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.