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Senior Consultant, R&D Tax Credits (Income Tax)

RyanHouston, Texas, United StatesFULL-TIME
Posted 3 weeks ago
International TaxIndirect / VAT
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Role description

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Why Ryan? Hybrid Work Options Award-Winning Culture Generous Personal Time Off (PTO)

###Benefits### 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included) Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

Benefits

Eligibility Effective Day One 401K with Employer Match Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service Fertility Assistance Program Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service The Senior Consultant, Small/Medium Business Income Tax Incentives (R&D Tax Credits) leads and delivers projects that help clients identify, document, calculate, and secure a variety of Federal and state income tax incentives—including Small/Medium Business incentive programs, Federal income tax planning opportunities, and Research & Experimentation (R&D) tax credits.

This role manages key project workstreams, analyzes financial and technical data, conducts tax research, supports audit defense, and prepares and reviews technical deliverables. The Senior Consultant serves as a primary point of contact for clients, collaborates with cross-functional tax teams, and provides guidance and review for Consultants on the team. Work may require time onsite with clients and coordination with technical, engineering, financial, and tax personnel.

***Open remotely anywhere in the U. S.

###experience### by serving as a role model and supporting team development. Provides coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training to Consultants, including technical guidance, data analysis techniques, and project methodology. Reviews work performed by Consultants to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project standards.

Facilitates knowledge sharing and contributes to process improvement across the practice. Client Leads client interviews with technical, engineering, finance, and tax personnel to gather information relevant to incentive qualification. Serves as a primary point of contact for client workstreams, ensuring timely, clear communication and outstanding client service.

Responds to client requests and manages expectations throughout the engagement cycle. Participates in client meetings to present findings, methodologies, and tax positions. Develops and supports client proposals, planning strategies, and deliverable presentations.

Collaborates with Federal Income Tax, International Tax, and other Ryan practice groups to support integrated client solutions. Value Leads the gathering, organization, and analysis of large volumes of financial, technical, engineering, and operational data; creates or reviews complex calculation models and databases. Performs and reviews tax law research, technical writing, and documentation supporting tax positions, including incentive qualification under applicable Internal Revenue Code sections (e.

g. , Sections 41, 174). Analyzes expenses and activities for qualification under a variety of tax incentive programs, including R&D credits and other Federal income tax planning projects.

Supports and may lead audit defense activities, including responding to IRS and state inquiries, preparing documentation packages, and assisting managers with strategy. Prepares and reviews memorandums, interview reports, tax incentive calculations, and other project deliverables prior to manager review.

###duties### as assigned. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Science, or related field. Minimum of one to four years of Federal income tax, tax incentives, R&D credit, or related tax consulting experience.

Strong analytical, communication, writing, and project coordination skills. Proven ability to manage workstreams, lead client interactions, and review team deliverables. Computer Skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft® Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web-based research tools.

Familiarity with legal/technical tax research platforms preferred. Certificates and Licenses: Valid driver’s license required.

###responsibilities### include reviewing the work of Consultants, training peers, and providing constructive feedback and coaching. Work Environment: Standard indoor working environment. Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.

Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm in person and via e-mail and telephone. Position requires regular interaction with clients and interface with external vendors in person and via e-mail and telephone. Independent travel requirement: Up to 10-20%.

###Equal Opportunity### Employer: disability/veteran #LI-RK1 Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive

###benefits### package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career

###experience### available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i. e. , H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

###duties### related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation Ryan, LLC is an

###equal opportunity### employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law.

It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact our People Group at 972. 934.

0022 or peoplegroup@ryan. com if you are interested in applying and need assistance to submit your application, or if you are interested in a position and believe you may require a reasonable accommodation in order for you to perform its essential functions. Click here to view the entire EEO poster and supplement.

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