Tax Manager, Credits Incentives

Job Summary:

A STS Tax Manager, Credits & Incentives is responsible for advising clients of the credit & incentive opportunities relating to their business objectives, recommending alternate courses of action, as well as identifying different methods of complying with credits & incentives statutes and regulations. In this role, the STS Tax Manager, Credits & Incentives is charged with marketing, networking and business development within his/her area of experience and specialization, and recognizing potential changes in credit & incentives policy. In addition, the

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Credits & Incentives Manager works with the Core Tax Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers to provide credits & incentives expertise to their clients.

Job Duties:

Research:

Identifies complex credits & incentives situations, when research is necessary, providing an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conductedAnalyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a detailed report or preparing a credits & incentives opportunities matrix of the research findingsDevelops relationships with in-state and out of state Department of Tax (DOT)/Department of Revenue (DOR) and Economic Development personnel

Tax Compliance:

Conducts detailed reviews of income tax returns, and identifies the most significant statutory credit opportunitiesEvaluates a client's current compliance processes, and provides customized and automated solutions for the client to comply with annual credits & incentives reporting

Tax Consulting:

Drafts credits & incentives memorandums and other documentation on various credits & incentives issuesConducts review of a client's operations to determine in which jurisdictions credits & incentives opportunities may existApplies all applicable state tax consulting sub-specialties, and confers with other STS professionals when appropriateEnsures tax engagement letters are adopted prior to engagement work commencing, and manages engagementsAssists in the development of consultative credits & incentives strategiesManages the expectations of assigned clients

Tax Controversy:

Drafts responses to notices from state taxing authoritiesRepresents clients before any tax authority on credits & incentives issuesAssists with exam support

Tax Related Software:

Utilizes credits & incentives research databases and other credits & incentives related software in the completion of assigned tasks

Tax Specialization:

Provides technical client service to multi-state clients on credits & incentives mattersConducts negotiation credits & incentives mattersDrafts technical memorandums regarding credits & incentives issues

Strategy Development:

Reviews studies of credits & incentives opportunities to identify alternative courses of actions to benefits clientsDevelops new or improved ideas to advance the position of clients in maximizing credits & incentives awardsAssists with researching credits & incentives strategiesSuggests marketing approaches for new client acquisitionsOther duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises the day-to-day workload of

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Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements, and reviews work productEnsures

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Senior Associates, Associates and Interns are trained on all relevant tax softwareEvaluates the performance of

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Senior Associates and Associates, and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional developmentDelivers periodic performance feedback, and completes performance evaluations for

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Senior Associates, Associates and InternsActs as Career Advisor to

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Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other relevant field, requiredMaster's degree in Accounting or Taxation or Juris Doctorate, preferred

Experience:

Five (5) or more years of state and local/multistate tax experience required, with experience in credits & incentives strongly preferred,Experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis, requiredExperience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions, preferred

License/Certifications:

CPA or other relevant certification, required

Software:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, preferredExposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools, preferred

Language:

N/AOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skillsSuperior analytical and research skillsSolid organizational skills, with the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on detailsAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environmentAbility to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneouslyCapable of effectively managing a team of tax professionals, and delegating work assignments as neededCapacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnelAbility to encourage a team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnelExecutive presence, with the ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagementsAbility to successfully interact with professionals at all levelsAdvanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of credits & incentives servicesAdvanced knowledge of sources utilized in credits & incentives filingsAdvanced knowledge and understanding of cause / effect for taxable conditions on clients, and the... For full info follow application link. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.