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Tax Manager - Credits & Incentives

Mclean, VA · On-site

$112K - $147K/yr

Licensed attorney * Enrolled Agent * PE (Professional Engineer) Preferred: * Advanced degree in ... Experience with tax research tools, including CCH, Hein, Lexis, or RIA * Experience with federal or ...

WEALTH PLANNER

Reston, VA

$56K - $77K/yr

Recognized by Barron's and Forbes among the nation's top RIA firms, and as one of the industry ... attorney and tax advisor) to deliver an integrated and optimized client experience. Key ...

WEALTH PLANNER

Reston, VA · On-site

$56K - $77K/yr

Recognized by Barron's and Forbes among the nation's top RIA firms, and as one of the industry ... attorney and tax advisor) to deliver an integrated and optimized client experience. Key ...

Licensed attorney * Enrolled Agent * Project Management Professional (PMP) * Chartered Financial ... Experience with tax research tools, including CCH, Hein, Lexis, or RIA * Experience with federal or ...

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Tax Manager - Credits & Incentives

Deloitte

Mclean, VA • On-site

$112K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Deloitte Tax LLP's Global Investment and Innovation Incentives (Gi3) practice helps organizations identify and pursue government credits and incentives tied to investment, innovation, sustainability, and community development. With more than 1,000 practitioners supporting clients across more than 150 countries and regions, Gi3 advises on complex credits and incentives matters for some of the world's largest companies. As a Manager, Tax Services, you will lead engagements involving research and development, New Markets Tax Credit, Qualified Opportunity Zones, renewable energy incentives, and other federal programs. This is an opportunity to join a growing practice and collaborate with professionals across Tax, Advisory, Consulting, and Audit & Assurance.

Recruiting for this role ends on 05/31/2027.

Work you'll do

As a Manager, Tax Services on the Global Investment and Innovation Incentives (Gi3) team, you will be responsible for...

  • Leading federal credits and incentives engagements, including analyses related to the Research and Development tax credit, New Markets Tax Credit, Qualified Opportunity Zones, renewable energy incentives, and other federal credit programs
  • Managing client relationships, engagement delivery, and day-to-day workstreams while coordinating with professionals across Deloitte businesses
  • Reviewing technical analyses, credit calculations, tax forms, memoranda, executive summaries, presentation materials, and audit response support
  • Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, identifying client opportunities, and contributing to process improvements and service offering expansion
  • Coaching Consultants and Senior Consultants, providing feedback, and guiding teams through complex engagement requirements

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

National Federal Tax Services (NFTS) is a national practice within Deloitte Tax LLP that brings together specialized tax services developed in response to tax planning opportunities, marketplace needs, and innovation. NFTS professionals support large organizations across industries with tax planning and compliance needs.

Within NFTS, the Global Investment and Innovation Incentives (Gi3) practice focuses on helping clients identify, evaluate, and pursue tax credits and incentives. The team supports engagements involving the Research and Development credit, New Markets Tax Credit, Qualified Opportunity Zones, renewable energy incentives, and other federal programs, as well as incentives tied to research activities in other jurisdictions.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Technology, or another business, science, or engineering field
  • 5+ years of experience in federal tax, credits and incentives, or public accounting
  • Experience with Research and Development tax incentives and/or one or more of the following: New Markets Tax Credit, Qualified Opportunity Zones, or renewable energy tax credits
  • Experience preparing or reviewing credit calculations, tax forms, memoranda, executive summaries, presentation materials, or audit response materials
  • Experience managing engagement workstreams and supervising junior professionals
  • Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained:
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • PE (Professional Engineer)

Preferred:

  • Advanced degree in Taxation or Law, including Master of Science in Taxation, Juris Doctor, or Master of Laws
  • Experience with tax research tools, including CCH, Hein, Lexis, or RIA
  • Experience with federal or state and local credits and incentives
  • Experience with sustainability technologies or environmental sciences
  • Experience in a Big Four, public accounting, or law firm environment

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $105,375 to $215,375.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: 

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

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Qualifications:

Deloitte Tax LLP's Global Investment and Innovation Incentives (Gi3) practice helps organizations identify and pursue government credits and incentives tied to investment, innovation, sustainability, and community development. With more than 1,000 practitioners supporting clients across more than 150 countries and regions, Gi3 advises on complex credits and incentives matters for some of the world's largest companies. As a Manager, Tax Services, you will lead engagements involving research and development, New Markets Tax Credit, Qualified Opportunity Zones, renewable energy incentives, and other federal programs. This is an opportunity to join a growing practice and collaborate with professionals across Tax, Advisory, Consulting, and Audit & Assurance.

Recruiting for this role ends on 05/31/2027.

Work you'll do

As a Manager, Tax Services on the Global Investment and Innovation Incentives (Gi3) team, you will be responsible for...

  • Leading federal credits and incentives engagements, including analyses related to the Research and Development tax credit, New Markets Tax Credit, Qualified Opportunity Zones, renewable energy incentives, and other federal credit programs
  • Managing client relationships, engagement delivery, and day-to-day workstreams while coordinating with professionals across Deloitte businesses
  • Reviewing technical analyses, credit calculations, tax forms, memoranda, executive summaries, presentation materials, and audit response support
  • Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, identifying client opportunities, and contributing to process improvements and service offering expansion
  • Coaching Consultants and Senior Consultants, providing feedback, and guiding teams through complex engagement requirements

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

National Federal Tax Services (NFTS) is a national practice within Deloitte Tax LLP that brings together specialized tax services developed in response to tax planning opportunities, marketplace needs, and innovation. NFTS professionals support large organizations across industries with tax planning and compliance needs.

Within NFTS, the Global Investment and Innovation Incentives (Gi3) practice focuses on helping clients identify, evaluate, and pursue tax credits and incentives. The team supports engagements involving the Research and Development credit, New Markets Tax Credit, Qualified Opportunity Zones, renewable energy incentives, and other federal programs, as well as incentives tied to research activities in other jurisdictions.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Technology, or another business, science, or engineering field
  • 5+ years of experience in federal tax, credits and incentives, or public accounting
  • Experience with Research and Development tax incentives and/or one or more of the following: New Markets Tax Credit, Qualified Opportunity Zones, or renewable energy tax credits
  • Experience preparing or reviewing credit calculations, tax forms, memoranda, executive summaries, presentation materials, or audit response materials
  • Experience managing engagement workstreams and supervising junior professionals
  • Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained:
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • PE (Professional Engineer)

Preferred:

  • Advanced degree in Taxation or Law, including Master of Science in Taxation, Juris Doctor, or Master of Laws
  • Experience with tax research tools, including CCH, Hein, Lexis, or RIA
  • Experience with federal or state and local credits and incentives
  • Experience with sustainability technologies or environmental sciences
  • Experience in a Big Four, public accounting, or law firm environment

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $105,375 to $215,375.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: 

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

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