Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory Senior Manager

NorthPoint Search Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 166,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory Senior Manager based in Austin, TX. You will lead cost segregation, fixed asset reviews, and Section 179D engagements while guiding the growth of a fast-expanding TCIA practice.

The role blends tax technical leadership with project oversight across engineering, tax, and advisory teams. You will direct client engagements, conduct detailed cost analyses, and maximize incentives while coordinating with CPAs, engineers, and tax

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering, technology, or related field.
• CPA, JD, LLM, MST, or MAcc required for Senior Manager roles.
• Minimum 6 years of federal tax compliance or consulting experience.
• Strong Excel and costing model experience, including pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership in developing strategies, action plans, and growth initiatives for the TCIA practice.
• Manage and execute cost segregation, fixed asset, and Section 179D projects.
• Separate building cost components into appropriate tax asset classifications to accelerate depreciation.
• Collaborate with tax and audit teams to communicate the value of cost segregation, QPP, and 179D analyses.
• Perform site inspections, collecting detailed measurements, photographs, and notes for IRS substantiation.
• Cost construction components using RS Means and other industry-standard methodologies.
• Evaluate general ledgers, contractor payment applications, and other financial documentation.
• Review fixed asset registers and identify reclassification opportunities under tax method changes.
• Prepare IRS-compliant schedules and workpapers to support findings.
• Identify opportunities related to R&D, Energy credits, and other incentives.
• Ensure timely project delivery and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering, technology, or related field

Tools

Excel

SegStream

BlueBeam

RS Means

Job description

Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory Senior Manager

• Austin, TX

Who: A highly experienced tax professional with at least six years of federal tax compliance or consulting experience, holding a CPA, JD, LLM, MST, or MAcc.

What: Leads cost segregation, fixed asset, and Section 179D projects while supporting strategic growth and delivering value-added tax credit and incentives solutions.

When: Full-time senior management opportunity available immediately.

Where: Austin, TX

Why: To support a rapidly growing tax credits and incentives group by providing technical leadership, project oversight, and strategic input to expand service capabilities.

Office Environment: A collaborative, multidisciplinary team of CPAs, engineers, and tax specialists focused on innovation, accuracy, and client impact.

Salary: $165,600–$276,000, aligned with experience and location.

Position Overview:

The Tax Senior Manager in the Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory (TCIA) practice plays a key leadership role in managing cost segregation studies, fixed asset reviews, and Section 179D engagements while helping to shape the strategic growth of a fast-expanding practice. This position blends tax technical expertise, project leadership, and collaboration with professionals across engineering, tax, and advisory disciplines. You will guide clients through complex tax credit opportunities, conduct detailed cost analyses, and serve as a trusted advisor on maximizing incentives across a broad range of industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support leadership in developing strategies, action plans, and growth initiatives for the TCIA practice.
• Manage and execute cost segregation, fixed asset, and Section 179D projects.
• Separate building cost components into appropriate tax asset classifications to accelerate depreciation.
• Collaborate with tax and audit teams to communicate the value of cost segregation, QPP, and 179D analyses.
• Perform site inspections, collecting detailed measurements, photographs, and notes for IRS substantiation.
• Cost construction components using RS Means and other industry-standard methodologies.
• Evaluate general ledgers, contractor payment applications, and other financial documentation.
• Review fixed asset registers and identify reclassification opportunities under tax method changes.
• Prepare IRS-compliant schedules and workpapers to support findings.
• Identify opportunities related to R&D, Energy credits, and other incentives.
• Ensure timely project delivery and maintain strong client relationships.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering, technology, or related field.
• CPA, JD, LLM, MST, or MAcc required for Senior Manager roles.
• Minimum 6 years of federal tax compliance or consulting experience.
• Strong Excel and costing model experience, including pivot tables.
• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Preference for candidates experienced with accounting methods, cost segregation studies, Form 3115, depreciation rules, tangible property regulations, and revenue recognition.

Ideal Qualifications:

• 6+ years of public accounting experience.
• Understanding of construction design, building systems, and depreciation rules.
• Experience with blueprint estimating tools (e.g., BlueBeam) and cost segregation software (e.g., SegStream).
• Familiarity with real estate valuations and IRS guidance related to cost segregation.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.