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As a member of our Credits, Incentives, & Methods (CIM) group, working specifically with tax Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP) team , you will be responsible for the following advisory duties which are focused around two core concepts: your technical and quality expertise and delivering excellent client service: 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 review projects, 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 2-4 professionals Understand financial accounting (GAAP; IFRS) and current financial accounting pronouncements Research and write tax advice, opinion, and position memorandums Draft and review technical memoranda, legal basis disclosures, responses to IRS inquiries, and IRS Ruling requests Issue spot and pursue AMP services for existing and prospective clients Build rapport with RSM Managers, Sr. Managers and Partners Identification and pursuit of AMP services for existing and prospective clients, collaborating as a pursuit member with RSMs Growth Acceleration Teams Cross-team, and cross-line-of-business relationship building, collaboration, and identification of service areas in conjunction with RSMs Enterprise Account Leaders Train, mentor, develop, and grow AMP professionals Basic Qualifications: Bachelors/Masters degree (preferably B.Com/M.Com/MBA Finance) from an accredited college/university CPA or EA required 7+ years of experience in public accounting, with a proven track record of project management and mentorship Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to concisely articulate complex information Ability to effectively collaborate amongst team, client service teams, and client teams
