Associate Director, Research Tax Credit

ABGi USA; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matching 401k from day 1

Paid parking

Onsite Gym

Wellness perks - CALM app

Competitive PTO and Sick Day policy

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in tax credit optimization seeks an Associate Director of Research Tax Credit to lead R&D studies and mentor team members. This high-impact role involves managing client relationships and driving operational excellence, requiring strong project management and tax expertise. Located in Houston, the position offers competitive salaries and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience with R&D Tax Credits.
• Strong command of tax law and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience mentoring and developing junior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client projects focusing on R&D tax credits.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure quality of deliverables.
• Conduct analyses for R&D credit qualification.

Skills

Project Management

Tax Knowledge

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, science, or engineering

Advanced degree (MBA, JD, or LLM) preferred

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

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Founded in 1985, ABGi has one of the largest networks of experts specializing in tax credit optimization, with a growing presence in 10 countries including the UK, France, Canada, and Brazil to deliver on tax credits, talent solutions and other business consulting services.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Associate Director of Research Tax Credit (RTC) to lead complex R&D tax credit studies, mentor junior team members, and contribute to operational excellence. Reporting directly to the RTC Director, you will serve as a subject matter expert across a diverse range of clients and industries, manage key client relationships, and support leadership in driving department initiatives. This is a high-impact, c-suite level client-facing role requiring exceptional project management, technical tax knowledge, and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for R&D tax credit studies across multiple industries and numerous clients.
• Independently manage a portfolio of client projects, ensuring scope, budget, and timeline adherence.
• Provide mentorship and training to Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Ensure quality and consistency of RTC study processes and deliverables.
• Track and log activities in Salesforce CRM on a daily (preferred) or weekly basis.
• Partner with technical and financial professionals including engineers, CPAs, attorneys, and MBAs to conduct in-depth analyses.
• Lead or assist in the analysis of complex technical and financial data for R&D credit qualification.
• Author and review comprehensive technical documentation to support tax claims.
• Support departmental initiatives focused on improving efficiency, standardization, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience with R&D Tax Credits and government tax incentive programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, science, engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated expertise in R&D tax credit processes, client engagement, and technical documentation.
• Strong command of tax law, regulatory requirements, and industry developments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience mentoring and developing junior professionals
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex engagements.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience using Salesforce CRM or similar platforms.
• Advanced degree such as MBA, JD, or LLM is highly preferred.
• Growth opportunities
• Full benefits - medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, OneMedical membership
• Matching 401k and vested day 1!
• Paid parking
• Onsite Gym
• Uncapped commission on new and renewal business
• Wellness perks - CALM app
• Competitive PTO and Sick Day policy
• Hybrid environment – Must be in the office 3-4 days per week. Can be remote other days.

At ABGi we believe sharing is growing. We believe that your growth is our growth. We invest in you. We are a collaborative environment and built from a core set of beliefs that diverse minds, backgrounds and skill sets bring an unparalleled employee experience; thus, translating to an exclusive and shared experience to our clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Consulting, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Financial Services, Business Consulting and Services, and Human Resources Services

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Medical insurance

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