R&D Tax Credits & Methods Manager

Grant Thornton (US); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager - Methods, Credits & Incentives R&D to join our team in New York, NY, with additional approved locations including Boston, Melville, and Edison. You’ll navigate R&D tax credit complexity, supervise projects, and contribute to sales and marketing efforts while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

You’ll work with MCI leadership, manage client engagements, and provide practical tax guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Masters or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Management Science and Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or Operations Research preferred
• Six to ten years of experience in R&D tax credits; open to Fixed Asset or Tax Accounting Method experience
• Minimum of four years of experience in Accounting or Tax in public accounting or consulting
• CPA or JD/active attorney's license required
• Prior project management experience is required
• Strong understanding of federal and some state R&D rules and relevant court cases
• Intermediate understanding of tax return mechanics
• Candidate should be familiar with and have experience with amending tax returns
• Candidate must demonstrate ability to manage time, manage multiple engagements, support leadership initiatives, and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites. Candidates must be willing and able to travel

Responsibilities

• Assist with visiting the client location, touring client facilities, investigating relevant facts, analyzing accounting information, preparing cost lead schedules and cost summary schedules, completing appropriate tax computations, and preparing written reports summarizing the findings
• Manage various project tasks at the same time. Project managers will be ultimately responsible for the overall project and deliverable
• Support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development and other pursuit activities at clients
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Travel willingness

Analytical skills

R&D tax credit knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Masters or PhD in Economics/Statistics/Public Policy/Mathematics/Business/Finance

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager - Methods, Credits & Incentives R&D to join our team in New York, NY, with additional approved locations including Boston, Melville, and Edison. You’ll navigate R&D tax credit complexity, supervise projects, and contribute to sales and marketing efforts while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

You’ll work with MCI leadership, manage client engagements, and provide practical tax guidance.