Tax Senior Manager - Accounting Methods and Periods

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As a member of our Credits, Incentives and Methods (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 – whether based on regulatory change, tax planning/optimization,

liquidity or preparation for a transaction. These services include accounting

method reviews, the filing of accounting method or period changes, participating

in M&A structuring and diligence, writing of technical advice memorandums,

researching technical filing positions and broadly interacting with both

internal tax professionals and external client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identification, oversight, and technical review/sign-off 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

• Oversee delivery of AMP projects (typically automatic or advanced consent

changes), including 481(a) adjustments, impact on tax provisions/reserves,

and IRS exam support, while managing teams of 2-5 professionals, extending

service beyond core delivery needs

• 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 and leading

opportunities to collaborate and integrate with other lines of business,

promoting an integrated approach to client service

• Lead the successful implementation of advisory engagements, primarily related

to AMP in addition to Federal Credit & Incentives (FCI), Tangible Property

Services (TPS), and Energy & Excise (E&E) analyses, as appropriate

• Initiate and develop service offering ideas in conjunction with WNT; lead

related go-to-market and growth activities

• Participate in and drive the execution of team and firm strategy

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited

university

• One of the following is required: active CPA license in the state of

residence or primary office; active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; active

attorney license; or a pre‑approved alternative certification that meets RSM

requirements

• Minimum of seven years of experience in public accounting, with a

proven track record of practice building and project management,

and demonstrated experience effectively identifying, selling, and delivering

tax services to middle‑market business clients

• Proven track record of successful tax planning, including accelerated

depreciation deductions through cost segregation, fixed assets, and repairs

and maintenance analyses

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Proven capacity to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations

within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards

• Strong communication skills, including clear, professional, and effective

interaction with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and

through electronic or written means

• Effective project management skills, including managing multiple priorities,

tasks, and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

and maintaining accuracy and quality of work in a fast‑paced, client service

environment

• Experience working effectively in a professional office environment and, as

required by the role, at client sites, including sitting for extended periods

of time and working at a computer and other standard office equipment

• Capacity to maintain a consistent onsite presence during core business hours,

including regular reporting to a firm office location and travel to client

sites as required, with access to reliable transportation

• Ability to work extended and/or non‑standard hours during peak periods or as

necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience working with tax accounting methods and inventory, or

related tax-advisory field (ex: mergers & acquisitions, ASC 740)

• Master's in accounting or another business-related field; MBA, MST, JD/LLM

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/working-at-rsm/benefits

[https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits].

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not

tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely

held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or

disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status;

national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental

disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including

family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or

prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status;

pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected

under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in

connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is

committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people

with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an

application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process,

please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com

[careers@rsmus.com].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship

now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college /

university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work

experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying,

excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction

records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California,

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for additional information.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect

their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary

range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents

numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited

to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such,

pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $141,900 - $284,900

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus

based on firm and individual performance.