Tax Manager - Accounting Methods and Periods

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As a member of our Credits, Incentives and Methods (CIM) group, you will be responsible for providing 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.

As a member of our Credits, Incentives, & Methods (CIM) group, working specifically with tax Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP) team, you will be responsible for the following advisory duties which are focused around two core concepts : your technical and quality expertise and delivering excellent client service :

Identification, project management, and initial technical review of AMP projects, supported by Washington National Tax office (WNT) AMP specialists, including overall changes, revenue recognition, expense recognition, inventory / UNICAP / LIFO, capitalization / cost recovery, Section 174 R&E expenditures, leasing engagements, strategic method review projects, and impacts of transactions / mergers on methods

Manage delivery of AMP projects (typically automatic or advanced consent changes), including calculation of 481(a) adjustments, impact on tax provisions / reserves, and IRS exam support, while managing teams of 2-4 professionals

Understand financial accounting (GAAP; IFRS) and current financial accounting pronouncements

Research and write tax advice, opinion, and position memorandums

Draft and review technical memoranda, legal basis disclosures, responses to IRS inquiries, and IRS Ruling requests

Issue spot and pursue AMP services for existing and prospective clients

Build rapport with RSM Managers, Sr. Managers and Partners

Identification and pursuit of AMP services for existing and prospective clients, collaborating as a pursuit member with RSM’s Growth Acceleration Teams

Cross-team, and cross-line-of-business relationship building, collaboration, and identification of service areas in conjunction with RSM’s Enterprise Account Leaders

Train, mentor, develop, and grow AMP professionals

Basic Qualifications :

Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university

CPA or JD required

5+ years of experience in public accounting, with a proven track record of project management and mentorship

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to concisely articulate complex information

Ability to travel to client sites, which may include overnight accommodations up to 25% of the time

Ability to effectively collaborate amongst team, client service teams, and client teams

Preferred Qualifications :

Masters in Accounting, Tax, or other related field; MBA, JD / LLM

3+ years of experience working with tax accounting methods and inventory

Experience working for national accounting firm in a specialized practice area

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing.

RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.

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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• 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.

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

However, those candidates who may be recent U.S. college / university graduates possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience, excluding internships, in the U.

S. or his / her home country would be eligible for hire as an experienced candidate and thus eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range : $95,400 - $207,000