TAX MANAGER - ENERGY & EXCISE

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As a member of our Credits, Incentives and Methods – Energy and Excise team, you will advise clients who are developing innovative clean energy projects and advise them on implementation of the provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. You will also work on excise tax technical issues and controversy matters.

As a Tax Manager in the excise tax and renewable energy credits group, you will use your expertise in taxation to provide consulting services to our diverse clients.  Background in serving energy industry clients is highly desirable. Experience and expertise in one or more areas from the list below is required, as well as the ability to quickly get up to speed in the full range of excise tax and energy credits and incentives to provide adequate technical support to RSM tax professionals and clients:

• Federal excise tax (fuel, heavy vehicles, air transportation, manufacturers taxes, environmental taxes, etc.)

• Investment tax credit (ITC)

• Production tax credit (PTC)

• Carbon capture and sequestration credit

• Electric vehicles and refueling property credits

• Renewable fuel credits

We provide an exceptional opportunity to develop professionally through exposure to strategic tax planning, consulting, due diligence, and IRS controversies.  Candidates must be familiar with the tax consulting process and possess the analytical skills necessary for the effective diagnosis, development, and implementation of solutions to clients' tax needs. With the firm, you'll have the opportunity to develop and pursue creative approaches to resolve client issues.

Responsibilities

Tax Managers in our Washington National Tax practice have the following responsibilities:

• Consulting with clients and client engagement teams

• Managing IRS and state examination defense for subject matter issues

• Providing technical guidance for specialty practice teams in the field

• Generating thought leadership through tax alerts, articles, and other content

• Monitoring developments from Treasury, IRS and Congress for subject matter issues

• Developing and delivering internal knowledge sharing, including firm training

• Developing client service offerings, service ideas, tools, and best practices

• Managing and driving the success of multiple projects across different jurisdictions

 Basic Qualifications:

• 5-7+ years’ experience with excise tax and/or renewable energy tax credits in the national office of a large firm, a national tax credits and incentives practice of a large firm, IRS National Office, law firm, or industry

• BS/BA degree in accounting

• CPA or JD  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information and tax laws

• Strong research and technical writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters in Taxation or LLM (Taxation)

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.

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; 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 [email protected].

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.

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: $97,200 - $183,700