Manager - Compensation & Benefits

Compensation And Benefits Tax Advisory Team Manager

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM. As a Manager on our Compensation and Benefits Tax Advisory team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients - global and domestic, public and private - on some of their most important challenges and one of their biggest assets and expenses, employees. You'll work hands-on in a variety of industries and areas, including executive compensation, fringe benefits, and other employment-related tax reporting, withholding and deduction issues. You'll oversee client projects by reviewing tax analysis, data entry, and tax research while working directly with experienced team members to execute projects. This role includes both technical expertise and appreciation for strategy that shapes compensation and benefits programs, while helping clients design and manage programs that align their workforce with their overall business goals. Specific responsibilities will include :

• Driving project steps, deliverables, timelines, tools, and firm-approved methodologies used in compensation and benefits engagements.
• Deepening an understanding of compensation and benefits tax laws, regulations, and other authority.
• Participating in calls with various client stakeholders (e.g., CFO, Director of Tax, CHRO, etc.) and their advisors (e.g., attorneys) to discuss issues and collaborate regarding solutions.
• Assisting with researching, analyzing, and consulting on issues specific to employee benefits and compensation and prepare related written communications, including, but not limited to sections 83, 162(m), 404, 409A, and 280G.
• Reviewing tax implications of various compensation plans including equity compensation and related impacts from transactions.
• Overseeing client deliverables that compare and contrast various compensation alternatives for incentivizing key employees
• Supporting RSM federal tax compliance teams with client inquiries related to compensation and benefits plans
• Working with other specialty groups on issues that intersect with other technical matters such as cross-border taxation, corporate taxation and partnerships.

Required Qualifications : Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university Minimum 5 Years of tax experience CPA, JD or EA required Travel to assigned client locations is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations Strong research and communication skills (both written and oral) Strong executive presence and ability to participate in strategic planning initiatives Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications : Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel Ability to work effectively on a team Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment