Manager or Senior Manager, Research and Development Tax Credits

Manager or Senior Manager, Research and Development Tax Credits

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world’s top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists and 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’s 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, MCM, PhD, PE, LEED, Enrolled Agent, SIX SIGMA, or other approved credentials; if not held at hire, must obtain within one year from start date
• Solid verbal and written communications skills with the ability to evaluate and articulate complex information; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
• Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams
• Technical skills and experience with R&D deduction and credit under Internal Revenue Code sections (including 174 and 41) and related regulations

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

KPMG uses a pay transparency approach where salary ranges are displayed where required. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a broad well-being benefits suite. Eligible employees may receive Personal Time Off and observe company holidays. Details are available on the KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit on a rolling basis and consider qualified applicants as they apply.

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