Tax Manager - Accounting Methods and Periods

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As a member of our Credits, Incentives and Methods group, working specifically with the tax Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP) team, you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around two core concepts:  your subject matter expertise and delivering excellent client service:

• Identification, project management, and initial technical review of AMP projects, supported by Washington National Tax office (WNT) AMP specialists, including overall changes, revenue recognition, expense recognition, inventory/UNICAP/LIFO, capitalization/cost recovery, Section 174 R&E expenditures, leasing engagements, strategic method reviews, and impacts of transactions/mergers on methods
• Manage delivery of AMP projects (typically automatic or advanced consent changes), including calculation of 481(a) adjustments, impact on tax provisions/reserves, and IRS exam support, while managing teams of 2-4 professionals
• Focus on client service expertise and the client experience by proactively and timely communicating with clients
• Understand financial accounting (GAAP; IFRS) and current financial accounting pronouncements
• Review technical memoranda, legal basis disclosures, tax opinions, positions, and responses to IRS inquiries and Ruling requests
• Train, mentor, and develop professionals through formal mentorship roles and informal interactions
• Foster collaborative relationships with colleagues by identifying opportunities to collaborate and integrate with other lines of business, promoting an integrated approach to client service
• Coordinate with multiple teams to successfully deliver on advisory engagements, primarily AMP in addition to Federal Credit & Incentives (FCI), Tangible Property Services (TPS), and Energy & Excise (E&E) analyses, as appropriate
• Contribute as industry expert by keeping abreast of changes in industry regulation, maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university
• 7+ years of experience in a tax advisory role and experience in Accounting Methods & Periods subject matter

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's in accounting or another business-related field; MBA, MCom, LLB/LLM
• Functional experience in ERP system reporting and other technology solutions (ex: SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics, Azure, Alteryx, etc.)
• CPA or EA required

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.  

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