Senior Consultant, R&D Tax Credits, Income Tax

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 Senior Consultant, Small/Medium Business Income Tax Incentives (R&D Tax Credits) leads and delivers projects that help clients identify, document, calculate, and secure a variety of Federal and state income tax incentives—including Small/Medium Business incentive programs, Federal income tax planning opportunities, and Research & Experimentation (R&D) tax credits. This role manages key project workstreams, analyzes financial and technical data, conducts tax research, supports audit defense, and prepares and reviews technical deliverables. The Senior Consultant serves as a primary point of contact for clients, collaborates with cross-functional tax teams, and provides guidance and review for Consultants on the team. Work may require time onsite with clients and coordination with technical, engineering, financial, and tax personnel. • **Open remotely anywhere in the U.S.*** People • Creates a positive team experience by serving as a role model and supporting team development. • Provides coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training to Consultants, including technical guidance, data analysis techniques, and project methodology. • Reviews work performed by Consultants to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project standards. • Facilitates knowledge sharing and contributes to process improvement across the practice. Client • Leads client interviews with technical, engineering, finance, and tax personnel to gather information relevant to incentive qualification. • Serves as a primary point of contact for client workstreams, ensuring timely, clear communication and outstanding client service. • Responds to client requests and manages expectations throughout the engagement cycle. • Participates in client meetings to present findings, methodologies, and tax positions. • Develops and supports client proposals, planning strategies, and deliverable presentations. • Collaborates with Federal Income Tax, International Tax, and other Ryan practice groups to support integrated client solutions. Value • Leads the gathering, organization, and analysis of large volumes of financial, technical, engineering, and operational data; creates or reviews complex calculation models and databases. • Performs and reviews tax law research, technical writing, and documentation supporting tax positions, including incentive qualification under applicable Internal Revenue Code sections (e.g., Sections 41, 174). • Analyzes expenses and activities for qualification under a variety of tax incentive programs, including R&D credits and other Federal income tax planning projects. • Supports and may lead audit defense activities, including responding to IRS and state inquiries, preparing documentation packages, and assisting managers with strategy. • Prepares and reviews memorandums, interview reports, tax incentive calculations, and other project deliverables prior to manager review. • Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Science, or related field. • Minimum of one to four years of Federal income tax, tax incentives, R&D credit, or related tax consulting experience. • Strong analytical, communication, writing, and project coordination skills. • Proven ability to manage workstreams, lead client interactions, and review team deliverables. Computer Skills: • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft® Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web-based research tools. • Familiarity with legal/technical tax research platforms preferred. Certificates and Licenses: Valid driver’s license required. Supervisory Responsibilities: • Supervisory responsibilities include reviewing the work of Consultants, training peers, and providing constructive feedback and coaching. Work Environment: • Standard indoor working environment. • Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer. • Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm in person and via e-mail and telephone. • Position requires regular interaction with clients and interface with external vendors in person and via e-mail and telephone. • Independent travel requirement: Up to 10-20%. Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran