R&D Tax Manager

Baker Tilly US; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,340 - 190,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits Manager to join their Federal Credits & Incentives practice. The role involves consulting with middle market clients to optimize cash flow and reduce tax liability. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, CPA, JD, or EA, and significant R&D experience, including supervisory roles. The pay range is $100,340 to $190,240 nationally, with a focus on Seattle, WA, and includes professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of R&D work experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates desired.
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic R&D tax credits consulting services.
• Manage R&D tax credit and deduction studies.
• Research and draft technical memoranda related to R&D matters.

Skills

R&D work experience

Leadership skills

Client service

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field

CPA, JD or EA

Master’s or advanced degree

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.

Responsibilities

Job Description: Baker Tilly has an opportunity for a Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits Manager to join our growing Federal Credits & Incentives practice. Our R&D Tax Credits practice works with clients to identify and document eligible R&D activities and costs. The candidate must be tied to a Baker Tilly office location, with a strong preference for Seattle, WA; or West Coast otherwise.

You will enjoy this role if you:

• Work directly with CFOs, owners and leaders from middle market companies to help increase cash flow, reduce tax liability and optimize investment in new technology
• Thrive in opportunities to hone technical skills and work with a variety of clients with unique technical challenges
• Crave a leadership opportunity to build a fast growing, entrepreneurial R&D tax credits practice that values collaboration
• Want to be part of a firm that values specialty tax practices and supports your growth with resources and development opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Be a trusted advisor to middle market clients by providing strategic R&D tax credits consulting services, including:
• Manage R&D tax credit and deduction studies (interviews, data reviews, tools/templates, technical reports)
• Research and draft technical memoranda related to R&D matters
• Provide audit defense assistance for clients being audited by IRS or state taxing authorities
• Develop an understanding of the client’s business and become a functional expert in the area

• Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met
• Leverage entrepreneurial skills to network and build relationships with clients and the community
• Invest in professional development through firm-wide learning programs
• Support the growth and development of team members through Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field; Master’s or advanced degree preferred
• CPA, JD or EA required
• Five or more years of R&D work experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates desired
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, stay current on applicable strategies, maintain ethical standards, and ensure timely project completion

The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by factors including skills, experience, qualifications, degrees, certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees. The national pay rate range is $100,340 to $190,240. In California: pay rate range is $111,490 to $190,240.