R&D Tax Manager
Location
Minnesota
Posted
136 days ago
Salary
$110K - $145K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
R&D Tax Manager
BGM Group
• Perform detailed technical and financial analysis to determine eligibility for federal and state R&D tax credits • Evaluate qualified research activities, qualified research expenses (QREs), and applicable methodologies • Analyze and document technical uncertainties, business components, and nexus to permitted purpose • Review and interpret IRC §41, Treasury Regulations, IRS guidance, and relevant case law • Assess risks and support positions taken on R&D claims with defensible technical documentation • Prepare and review R&D tax credit calculations, forms, and supporting schedules • Draft clear, well-supported technical memoranda and client-facing reports • Collaborate with client personnel to gather documentation, conduct interviews, and understand development activities • Coordinate with internal tax teams to ensure proper integration of R&D credits into income tax returns and provisions • Respond to IRS and state tax authority inquiries related to R&D claims, including audits when requested • Maintain current knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and procedural changes impacting R&D credits • Develop and refine templates, workpapers, and internal processes to improve consistency and quality • Deliver timely, accurate work that meets professional standards and client expectations
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 5–7+ years of public accounting experience, with significant hands-on R&D tax credit experience
- Advanced technical knowledge of R&D tax credit rules, calculations, and documentation requirements
- Strong understanding of tax accounting principles and financial statements
- Proven experience performing technical tax research and applying guidance to client facts
- Ability to independently manage R&D studies from start to finish
- CPA license or CPA-eligible preferred
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and documentation skills
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to clients and internal teams
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Willingness to travel to client sites as needed
Benefits
- 18 days paid time off
- 8 paid holidays
- Health Benefits. Medical with HSA and FSA options, dental, and vision.
- 401(k) with a generous company contribution
- Access to a personal financial planner
- Legal and life insurance
- Educational Benefits covering CPA or higher education expenses
- Flexible Work Models: In-office, work-from-home, or hybrid
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