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Tax Manager - Accounting Methods and Periods - Washington National Tax

RSM
Houston
$97.2K-$183.7K a year
Full-time

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential.

Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients.

You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

As a member of our Credits, Incentives and Methods (CIM) group, you will be responsible forproviding tax consulting and advisory services around the timing of recognizing revenue, expense, capitalization, cost recovery and inventory accounting whether based on regulatory change, tax planning / optimization, liquidity or preparation for a transaction.

These services include accounting method reviews, the filing of accounting method or period changes, participating in M&A structuring and diligence, writing of technical advice memorandums, researching technical filing positions and broadly interacting with both internal tax professionals and external client stakeholders.

The accounting methods and periods practice is seeking an experienced candidate to join our group in a manager level position.

This position will provide technical support for tax-saving and risk mitigation opportunities, work with industry-specific teams across the country and globally to identify and develop strategies around emerging technical issues, and train RSM professionals on accounting methods.

In addition to strong tax technical capabilities, the candidate should be prepared to describe training and development skills, project management skills, and collaboration skills across geographies and experience levels.

Specific responsibilities will include :

Research, address, and consult on technical issues specific to revenue and cost recognition, inventory, capitalization, and cost recovery

Monitor guidance issued by the Internal Revenue Service / Department of the Treasury and new legislation relevant to tax accounting

Lead the development of thought leadership and technical training

Partner with other RSM professionals to introduce and discuss planning opportunities and strategies with external clients

Integrate with specific tax and industry leaders to identify emerging or relevant technical issues

Provide quality review of Form 3115 Application for Change in Accounting Method

Qualifications :

J.D. / Tax LL.M. or CPA

Excellent research and writing skills

Proven ability to develop and implement policies and procedures

Ability to resolve issues quickly; well organized with strong management skills

5+ years of experience in tax accounting methods & periods

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.

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  • As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, 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 (including gender identity and / or gender expression); 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; 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 .

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders).

If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role.

The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc.

As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range : $97,200 - $183,700

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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