Tax Manager - Methods, Credits & Incentives

WNTO Tax Manager - Methods, Credits & Incentives 

Job Description:

Your day-to-day may include:

• Preparing Excel spreadsheets to demonstrate the application of key corporate tax concepts

• Assist with providing tax consulting services to a full range of clients, including major multinational clients on a national level

• Work closely with tax professionals in other offices of Grant Thornton to provide subject matter support in the area of accounting methods and credits 

• Partner with local office teams on delivery of complex tax issues for their clients

• Collaborate with other practice groups in WNTO and work with Grant Thornton International member firms

• Conduct tax research necessary to support and substantiate tax advice; evaluate the technical merits of tax positions

• Assist with the preparation and review of various deliverables, including memorandums, opinions, private letter ruling requests, training materials, and thought leadership; help with the development of internal and external presentations

• Develop specialization in an area of U.S. taxation, specifically Credits and Incentives (Energy Credits and R&D), and Accounting Methods

• Supporting efforts to enhance quality and integrate AI-enabled capabilities into our workflows

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• CPA or JD required

• Minimum five years of recent tax experience in an accounting firm, law firm, or private industry.  Preferred experience with tax accounting methods, capital cost recovery or energy credits

• Demonstrated success in a leadership role 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet preparation and interpretation

• Ability to manage and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment

• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to travel as needed.  Expect 10% travel

The base salary range for this position in Illinois only is between $151,800 to $165,000

The base salary range for this position in Massachusetts only is between $163,944 to $178,200

The base salary range for this position in New York City only is between $163,944 to $178,200

The base salary range for this position in the Metro DC - Arlington location only is between $163,944 to $178,200