Specialized Tax Services - Research & Development Tax - Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers • Indianapolis, New York • Full Time

Posted on Sun, Apr 26, 2026

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.
In specialised tax services at PwC, you will focus on providing tax advice and solutions to clients in complex and niche areas of taxation. This includes areas such as accounting methods, fixed-assets and research and development tax credits.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

The Opportunity
As part of the Corporate Tax - Specialised Tax Services team you provide exceptional technical knowledge and specialization and industry insights. As a Manager you lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining elevated standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and principles in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. This role involves working closely on clients with the latest technologies and platforms in lending, digital banking, payments, crypto and blockchain, insurance and real estate.

Responsibilities
- Lead teams and manage client accounts
- Focus on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff
- Oversee project success and maintain elevated standards
- Motivate, develop, and inspire team members
- Leverage team strengths to meet client expectations
- Identify opportunities that contribute to the firm's success
- Embrace technology and innovation in service delivery
- Foster a culture of integrity and authenticity

What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- 4 years of experience
- CPA, Member of the Bar, Enrolled Agent or other approved tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity

What Sets You Apart
- Knowledge of R&D tax issues
- Skills in analyzing organizations for R&D tax benefits
- Technical skills with research credit regulations
- Experience with R&D databases
- Proficiency in client relationship management
- Proficiency in project workflow and budgeting
- Leadership in coaching and providing feedback
- Automation and digitization proficiency
- Knowledge of pricing strategies

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

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