Tax Senior Manager

Company: RSM US LLP
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our Credits, Incentives and Methods (CIM) group as a tax consulting and advisory expert.

As a member of our CIM group, you will be responsible for providing tax consulting and advisory services around the timing of recognizing revenue, expense, capitalization, cost recovery and inventory accounting. Your expertise will be focused on two core concepts: technical and quality expertise and delivering excellent client service.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Identification, oversight, and technical review of accounting method projects, including changes, revenue recognition, expense recognition, inventory/UNICAP/LIFO, capitalization/cost recovery, and impacts of transactions/mergers on methods
  
• Oversee delivery of accounting method projects, including 481(a) adjustments, impact on tax provisions/reserves, and IRS exam support, while managing teams of 2-5 professionals
  
• Understand financial accounting (GAAP; IFRS) and current financial accounting pronouncements
  
• Research and review tax advice, opinion, and position memorandums
  
• Review technical memoranda, legal basis disclosures, responses to IRS inquiries, and IRS Ruling requests
  
• Service offering idea initiation and development
  
• Contribute as industry expert by keeping abreast of changes in industry regulation, maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications
  
• Identification and pursuit of accounting services for existing and prospective clients
  
• Cross-team, and cross-line-of-business relationship building, collaboration, and identification of service areas
  
• Train, mentor, develop, and grow RSM professionals
  
  
  Basic Qualifications:
  
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  • Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university
    
  • CPA or JD required
    
  • 8+ or more years of experience in public accounting, with a proven track record of practice building and project management
    
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    
  • Ability to travel to client sites, which may include overnight accommodations - up to 25% of the time
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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    • Masters in Accounting, Tax, or other related field; MBA, JD/LLM
      
    • 5+ years of experience working with tax accounting methods and inventory
      
    • Experience working for national accounting firm in a specialized practice area
      
      
      RSM is a leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, with a purpose to instill confidence in a world of change. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience.
      
      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.
      
      We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. We do not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on various protected characteristics.
      
      Compensation Range: $137,700 - $276,700

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