R&D Credits Manager - Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory

R&D Credits Manager - Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory

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The TCIA (Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory) Practice is comprised of a diverse group of CPAs and tax law experts with numerous years of experience, who help clients with expert tax planning. The group offers unparalleled knowledge and service in the area of tax credits and accounting methods and helps companies identify and realize value-added opportunities.

As a Manager, you will help develop the vision, strategies, and action plans to grow Cherry Bekaerts TCIA Practice and manage internal resources and work on IRC Section 41 Research credit engagements.

The ideal candidate would have familiarity with:

Identifying Qualified Research Expenses in a variety of industries.

Calculating the IRC Section 41 Research Credit.

Understand the Controlled Group rules in the research credit calculation.

Speak to tax managers and tax VPs with respect to the research credit rules.

Speak to technical company personnel with respect to technical uncertainties associated with their research.

Lead and working with both local and national TCIA team members.

Have experience documenting the technical uncertainties and processes of experimentation associated with new or improved products, processes, or software designs.

Being able to both delegate work effectively and also work directly on projects.

Act as a mentor to Staff and Senior Associates.

Additionally, as part of this role, you will work closely with other members of our TCIA group as we continue to grow our practice in the following areas:

Accounting Methods

Cost Segregation

Energy Credits

Energy Efficiency Deductions

State Credits and Incentives

What you bring to the role:

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, engineering, technology, or related field.

Advanced degree or certification, such as CPA, MST, MAcc, LLM or JD is required.

Minimum of 5 years experience in federal tax compliance or tax consulting services.

Experience working in excel with Pivot tables and vlookups.

Desire to participate in strategic planning initiatives

Strong project management and organizational skills

Preference will be given to candidates that also have experience with accounting methods including uniform capitalization rules; tangible property regulations; capitalization and depreciation; unit of property reviews; cost segregation studies; revenue recognition; and advanced payments and experience preparing or reviewing Form 3115.

What you can expect from us:

Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:

$105,000 to $163,400

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.Cherry Bekaert will not provideworksponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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Job function

General Business, Other, and Information Technology

Industries

Accounting

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