Tax Senior Manager - Accounting Methods and Periods
Company: RSM US LLP
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: October 28, 2024
Job Description:
We are the leading provider of professional services to the
middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a
world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their
full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our
unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability
to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that
inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and
professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's
nowhere like RSM.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. -As a member of our
Credits, Incentives, & Methods (CIM) group, working specifically
with tax Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP) team, you will be
responsible for the following advisory duties which are focused
around two core concepts: - your technical and quality expertise
and delivering excellent client service:
- Identification, oversight, and 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 review projects, 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
- Understand financial accounting (GAAP; IFRS) and current
financial accounting pronouncements
- Research and review tax advice, opinion, and position
memorandums in conjunction with WNT team members
- Review technical memoranda, legal basis disclosures, responses
to IRS inquiries, and IRS Ruling requests in conjunction with WNT
team members
- Service offering idea initiation and development in conjunction
with WNT
- Contribute as industry expert by keeping abreast of changes in
industry regulation, maintain competency through continuing
education and obtaining additional professional certifications,
with a major/minor focus in at least two industries
- Identification and pursuit of AMP services for existing and
prospective clients, collaborating with RSM's Growth Acceleration
Teams
- Cross-team, and cross-line-of-business relationship building,
collaboration, and identification of service areas in conjunction
with RSM's Enterprise Account Leaders
- Train, mentor, develop, and grow RSM professionals from intern
level up
- Build rapport with RSM Managers, Sr. Managers and
Partners/PrincipalsBasic Qualifications:
- 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
with a strong understanding and the experience or ability to
effectively identify, sell and deliver tax services to
middle-market business clients
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability
to articulate complex information -
- Ability to travel to client sites, which may include overnight
accommodations - up to 25% of the time
- Ability to effectively collaborate amongst team, client service
teams, and client teams Preferred Qualifications:
- 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 areaAt 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 .As an Affirmative Action and Equal
Opportunity Employer 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 (including gender identity
and/or gender expression); 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 .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 in accordance with the
requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the
California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative
for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For
additional information regarding RSM's background check process,
including information about job duties that necessitate the use of
one or more types of background checks, .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: $137,700 - $276,700Individuals -selected
for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on
firm and individual performance.
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