Manager or Senior Manager, R&D Tax Credits (AMCS)

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KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and development (R&D) tax credit consulting and project management
• Manage R&D tax credit studies and related activities
• Develop and sustain excellent client relationships during delivery of R&D tax credit services
• Provide R&D tax credit quality assurance, engagement reviewer and exam support
• Perform engagement management activities including billing analysis, invoicing and engagement setup
• Draft opinion letters, responses to IRS inquiries, IRS ruling requests and writing other technical memoranda

• Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager: engage in an active role in new business development, including add-on business; assist other R&D Project Managers with the delivery of engagements as needed, including research and writing regarding technical issues

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience conducting and managing R&D tax credit consulting projects in a large accounting firm, corporation or law firm
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university
• Licensed CPA, EA (Enrolled Agent), J.D. /LL.M., MBA (Masters of Business Administration), MCM (Masters of Construction Management), PHDE (PhD of Economics), PHE (Doctor of Engineering), ME (Masters of Engineering), MSRE (Masters of Science-Real Estate), AIA (Member, Amer Inst of Architects), LEED (Leadership, Energy & Environmental Design) Certification, PE (Professional Engineer), or SIX SGMA (Six Sigma) Certification (Please note that any candidate hired by KPMG into this position that doesn't currently possess one of the aforementioned credentials/designations will be required to secure one within one year from the commencement of employment)
• Solid verbal and written communications skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information; proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and use of the internet
• Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams
• Technical skills and experience with research and development deduction and credit Internal Revenue Code sections (including, but not limited to, sections 174 & 41), corresponding regulations and relevant judicial and administrative authority

• Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager: minimum of eight years of experience in federal income taxes within a public accounting firm or corporation; experience mentoring and counseling staff level team members

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