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

Confidential; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG seeks a Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice in California. You will lead R&D tax credit engagements, manage study delivery, and develop client relationships while ensuring quality and timely deliverables.

This role offers formal training, mentoring, and opportunities to advance within a global firm. Requires strong IRC 174/41 knowledge, CPA/JD/LLM, and proven leadership in tax.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of R&D tax credit experience in a large firm.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• CPA, JD/LLM or completion of an advanced credential within 1 year of hire; MBA, SEED or other listed credentials acceptable.
• Strong written and spoken communication; proficient in Word, Excel and Access; internet research skills.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams.
• Technical knowledge of IRC sections 174 and 41 and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D tax credit consulting and project management.
• Manage R&D tax credit studies and related activities.
• Develop and sustain 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 technical memoranda.
• Engage in new business development, including add-on work.
• Assist other project managers with delivery and technical issue research/writing.

Skills

R&D tax credit

Project management

Client relations

Quality assurance

Engagement management

IRS correspondence

Education

CPA

JD/LLM

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Job description

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the worlds top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs extensive network of specialists; enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it is an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.

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
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Licensed CPA, JD/LLM or completion of an advanced degree or professional certification/designation including: 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), Enrolled Agent, LEED (Leadership, Energy & Environmental Design) Certification, PE (Professional Engineer), or SIX SGMA (Six Sigma) Certification, in addition to others on KPMG's approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list
• 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 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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California Salary Range: $$222410KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

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