Why Ryan?
Hybrid Work Options
Award-Winning Culture
Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
401K with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
Fertility Assistance Program
Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service
The Manager assists the Director in directing a team of senior consultants and consultants in helping clients identify and claim R&E [commonly known as Research and Development (R&D) tax credits and then assists the R&E Director and/or Sr. Manager in defending those credits when necessary in the context of an audit by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and/or state tax authorities. The Manager will diagnose, develop, and implement solutions for client tax needs. The Manager will also direct tax research, formulate tax plans, train new staff employees, senior consultants and consultants, and perform tax reviews.
***Open remotely anywhere in the U.S.***
Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results
Conduct QA/QC reviews of R&D tax credit studies for accuracy and completeness.
Support quality control for cost segregation, §179D, and §45L studies.
Assist in developing review protocols and training materials.
Maintain a small book of studies to stay technically sharp.
Participate in client calls and provide technical support as needed.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of experience in federal tax incentives, especially R&D credits.
Strong attention to detail and documentation standards.
Effective communication and organizational skills.
Professional Skills:
Must have excellent organization and time management skills, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn and be a team player.
Expert level knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as Internet navigation and legal/technical tax code research tools.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver's license required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assists Director and/or Manager, as requested, to directly supervise employees in the R&D Tax practice and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm’s policies and applicable laws.
Work Environment:
Standard indoor working environment.
Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
Position requires regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone.
Travel Requirement: up to 30 - 50%
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. With global headquarters in Plano, Texas, the Firm provides an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including tax recovery, consulting, advocacy, compliance, and technology services. Ryan is an 11-time recipient of the International Service Excellence Award from the Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA) for its commitment to world-class client service. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognized as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan’s multidisciplinary team of more than 6,500 professionals and associates serves over 77,000 clients in more than 80 countries, including many of the world’s most prominent Global 5000 companies. More information about Ryan can be found at ryan.com.
