Tax Senior Manager - Compensation & Benefits

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There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. The Compensation and Benefits team assists clients and RSM professionals across the firm with respect to a variety of compensation related issues including retirement plans, executive compensation, fringe benefits and other payroll-related tax issues. Members of the team follow firm and team processes to lead client projects and communication while working with a team of individuals and assisting to train others.

As a Senior Manager on our Compensation and Benefits Tax Advisory team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients - global and domestic, public and private - on one of their biggest assets and expenses, employees. You’ll work hands-on in a variety of industries and areas, including executive compensation, fringe benefits, and other employment-related tax reporting, withholding and deduction issues.

You’ll lead client projects by reviewing tax analysis, data entry, and tax research while working directly with team members to execute projects. This role includes both technical expertise and appreciation for strategy and practical guidance. You will collaborate with colleagues across various practices, develop and maintain key client and other stakeholder relationships, manage multiple complex projects, and provide high-quality consulting advice.

Additionally, you may contribute to thought leadership, identify cross-selling opportunities, and serve as a performance advisor to other consultants.

Overseeing project steps, deliverables, timelines, tools, and firm-approved methodologies used in compensation and benefits engagements. Exhibiting an understanding of compensation and benefits tax laws, regulations, and other authority and assisting in training others in the firm on technical issues pertaining to various compensation and benefits matters. Reviewing written guidance, technical memoranda, articles, and client communications on matters including, but not limited to, sections 83, 162(m), 404, 409A, and 280G.

Participating in and, often, leading calls with various client stakeholders (e.g., CFO, Director of Tax, CHRO, etc.) and their advisors (e.g., attorneys) to discuss issues and collaborate regarding solutions. Reviewing and advising on tax implications of various compensation plans and related impacts from mergers and acquisitions transactions. Working with other specialty groups on issues that intersect with other technical matters such as cross-border taxation, corporate taxation and partnerships including building relationships to maximize client service growth.

Assisting in managing team operational excellence; training, mentoring, developing and providing feedback to other consultants; managing resource allocation, utilization and workflow; overseeing engagement metrics and the invoicing process.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university One of the following is required: active CPA license in the state of residence or primary office; active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; or active Attorney license Minimum of eight years of experience in public accounting or similar role Strong understanding of federal income and/or employment tax principles Proactive, growth-oriented…