Tax Manager Accounting Methods and Periods

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, 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,participatingin M&A structuring and diligence,writing oftechnical advice memorandums, researching technical filingpositionsand broadly interacting with both internal tax professionals and external client stakeholders. Responsibilities * Identification, project management, and initial 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 reviews, and impacts of transactions/mergers on methods * Manage delivery of AMP projects (typically automatic or advanced consent changes), including calculation of 481(a) adjustments, impact on tax provisions/reserves, and IRS exam support, while managing teams of 2-4professionals * Focus on client serviceexpertiseandthe clientexperience by proactively andtimelycommunicating with clients * Understand financial accounting(GAAP; IFRS)and current financial accounting pronouncements * Reviewtechnical memoranda, legal basis disclosures,tax opinions, positions, andresponses to IRS inquiries and Ruling requests * Train, mentor,anddevelopprofessionals through formal mentorship roles and informal interactions * Foster collaborative relationships with colleagues byidentifyingopportunities to collaborate and integratewith other lines of business, promoting an integrated approachto client service * Coordinate with multiple teams to successfully deliver on advisory engagements, primarilyAMP in addition toFederal Credit & Incentives (FCI), Tangible Property Services (TPS), and Energy & Excise (E&E) analyses, as appropriate * Contribute asindustryexpert by keeping abreast of changes in industry regulation,maintaincompetency through continuing education and obtainingadditionalprofessional certifications MinimumQualifications * Bachelor's degree in Accountingor a related field from an accredited university * One of the following isrequired: active CPA license in the state of residence or primary office; active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; active attorney license; or apreapprovedalternative certification that meets RSM requirements * Minimum ofsixyears of experience in public accounting, with a proventrack recordof practice building and project management, anddemonstratedexperienceeffectivelyidentifying, selling, and delivering tax services tomiddlemarketbusiness clients * Proventrack recordof successful tax planning, including accelerated depreciation deductions through cost segregation, fixed assets, and repairs and maintenance analyses * Strong computer skills, includingproficiencyin Microsoft Excel * Proven capacity to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines andin accordance withfirm and client standards * Strong communicationskills, including clear, professional, and effective interaction with firm personnel and c