Position Title: Corporate Tax Manager - Methods, Credits & Incentives R&D (Confidential Client)
Location: Boston, MA | Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation

Salary: $121,000 - $181,400/yr

Benefits

Benefits package available. Regional relocation flexibility and work authorization sponsorship available.

Company Overview (Confidential)

Our Client is a leading accounting and finance organization with a distinguished Accounting and Tax practice. They specialize in providing sophisticated tax advisory services to major corporate clients across multiple industries.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join the Methods, Credits & Incentives (MCI) Research & Development Tax Credit practice. In this role, you will provide expert tax advice on R&D tax credit matters, manage complex client engagements, supervise project teams, and contribute to business development initiatives. You will have authority and responsibility for ensuring projects meet firm standards, are completed on schedule and within budget, while building and supporting a high-performing team.

Must-Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, etc.)
Active CPA license or JD with active attorney's license (required)
6-10 years of progressive experience in R&D tax credits or equivalent experience in Fixed Asset accounting or Tax Accounting Methods
Minimum 4 years of professional experience in Accounting or Tax in public accounting or consulting
Demonstrated project management experience
Strong understanding of federal and selected state R&D tax credit rules and relevant case law
Intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of tax return mechanics
Proven experience with amended tax return preparation and filing
Ability to manage time effectively, juggle multiple engagements, and meet strict deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willingness and ability to travel to client sites and work additional hours as project needs require

Primary Functions

Conduct client site visits, facility tours, and fact investigations to analyze R&D tax credit eligibility and substantiation
Prepare detailed cost allocation schedules, cost summaries, and tax computations
Develop comprehensive written reports summarizing findings and tax positions
Manage multiple concurrent projects while meeting project timelines and budgets
Support business development activities including client identification, proposal development, and pursuit activities
Supervise and mentor team members on R&D tax credit engagements
Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Skills

R&D tax credit expertise and analysis
Cost allocation and tax computation preparation
Technical report writing and documentation
Project management and team leadership
Federal and state tax credit knowledge
Tax return preparation and amended return filing
Client relationship management
Time management and multitasking

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