Tax Manager - Energy & Excise

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RSM is seeking an Energy and Excise Tax Manager for our growing Credits, Incentives and Methods practice. Join the leading provider of accounting, tax, and business consulting services to the middle market.

At RSM, you will work with dynamic companies and entrepreneurs. RSM is the premier accounting, tax and business consulting firm serving middle market companies in the U.

S. and globally with over 90 offices in North America. We are currently seeking candidates to join the excise tax and renewable energy incentives technical team.

As a Tax Manager in the excise tax and renewable energy credits group, you will use your expertise in taxation to provide consulting services to our diverse clients.

Background in serving energy industry clients is highly desirable. Experience and expertise in one or more areas from the list below is required, as well as the ability to quickly get up to speed in the full range of excise tax and energy credits and incentives to provide adequate technical support to RSM tax professionals and clients :

• Federal excise tax (fuel, heavy vehicles, air transportation, manufacturers taxes, environmental taxes, etc.)
• Investment tax credit (ITC)
• Production tax credit (PTC)
• Carbon capture and sequestration credit
• Electric vehicles and refueling property credits
• Renewable fuel credits

We provide an exceptional opportunity to develop professionally through exposure to strategic tax planning, consulting, due diligence, and IRS controversies.

Candidates must be familiar with the tax consulting process and possess the analytical skills necessary for the effective diagnosis, development, and implementation of solutions to clients' tax needs.

With the firm, you'll have the opportunity to develop and pursue creative approaches to resolve client issues.

Responsibilities

Tax Managers have the following responsibilities :

• Consulting with clients and client engagement teams
• Managing IRS and state examination defense for subject matter issues
• Providing technical guidance for specialty practice teams in the field
• Generating thought leadership through tax alerts, articles, and other content
• Monitoring developments from Treasury, IRS and Congress for subject matter issues
• Developing and delivering internal knowledge sharing, including firm training
• Developing client service offerings, service ideas, tools, and best practices
• Managing and driving the success of multiple projects across different jurisdictions

Basic Qualifications :

• 5-7+ years' experience with excise tax and / or renewable energy tax credits in the national office of a large firm, a national tax credits and incentives practice of a large firm, IRS National Office, law firm, or industry
• BS / BA degree in accounting
• CPA or JD
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information and tax laws
• Strong research and technical writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Masters in Taxation or LLM (Taxation)

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.

Learn more about our total rewards at https : / / rsmus.com / careers / working-at-rsm / benefits.

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals.

• We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. 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.

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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).

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.

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

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