Tax Partner - Credits, Incentives & Methods

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RSM is looking for a dynamic Tax Partner to join our growing Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP) practice. As a Partner focused on helping our clients minimize their tax liability, you would be responsible for:

Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients on a variety of tax technical issues in the accounting and methods functional area, including the timing and character of income and expense recognition, inventory methods, UNICAP, the treatment of tangible assets, amortization and depreciation, transaction costs, intangible assets, leasing, revenue recognition, and changes in methods of accounting and accounting periods.

• Build and manage a team of professionals which are charged with helping clients identify, document, and support tax positions related tax accounting methods

• Manage AMP opportunities including research and development tax credit/deduction analyses, Section 199 deduction engagements, section 179 deduction analysis, application of tangible asset regulations, cost segregation,  and appropriate application of accounting methods

• Understand and apply changes in legislature as it relates to AMP

• Actively lead business development with existing clients as well as developing marketing plans for securing new clients

• Demonstrate sound judgement and instincts with respect to evaluating complex scenarios involving various AMP opportunities

• Work very closely with core Federal tax professional to ensure all clients are receiving an exceptional level of service

• Responsible for mentoring and developing team members, managing profitable engagements, formulating sales and go to market strategy, developing service offerings in conjunction with Washington National Tax, technical review deliverables and develop national and local training programs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

• CPA, with J.D./LL.M preferred

• 10-15 years’ experience in a public accounting firm and/or other professional services firm

• 10+ years’ experience providing tax technical guidance and consulting services to internal client servers, as well as large, multinational clients on a variety of federal tax matters, including expense and revenue recognition, capitalization and depreciation, leasing, long-term contract accounting, base-erosion and anti-abuse tax (BEAT) planning, and accounting method planning for foreign corporations.

• Knowledge of a broad range of corporate tax matters in various industries

• Experience managing tax consulting professionals

• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office, and other comparable programs

• Exceptional organizational skills

• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment with the ability to manage multiple engagements

• Exceptional leadership and business development skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

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