Project Manager – Tax; Research Tax Credit

Project Manager – Tax (Research Tax Credit)

Position type:
Full‑time, Hybrid (Remote/Office), Permanent.

Location:

Iselin, NJ, United States.

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource‑efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation and advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

• Manage and execute all aspects of the annual Federal and State Research Tax Credit (RTC) process for the Siemens U.S. Controlled Group.
• Prepare various State Research Tax Credit calculations (e.g., CA, GA, IL, NJ, MA) and coordinate review with State Tax Counsel.
• Lead the annual rollout and administration of the third‑party web‑based software tool used to gather project questionnaire data.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert on IRC §41, including analysis of proposed and enacted legislation and its impact on Siemens.
• Assist in Federal and State tax examinations, including preparing responses and presenting information to tax authorities when needed.
• Coordinate with divested entities to ensure accurate and complete information transfer.
• Train and integrate newly acquired entities to ensure RTC data is collected according to Siemens’ established procedures.
• Communicate effectively—both orally and in writing—with Siemens operating companies’ financial contacts, technical experts, and external vendors.
• Coordinate activities of Siemens off‑site tax personnel involved in RTC work and related tax planning initiatives.
• Identify and research IRC §41 issues using online tax resources.
• Provide quarterly updates for the Tax Provision process.
• Support other IRS audit matters or tax issues as assigned.

• BS/BA in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 4 years of tax compliance experience in public accounting or a large corporate tax department.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.
• Authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

• CPA is preferred.
• Master’s in Tax is preferred.
• Experience with Corptax Software, SAP, Adobe Acrobat, analytical tools like Alteryx, Power Query, and dashboard tools like Tableau.
• Prior Research Tax Credit experience strongly preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to learn emerging technologies and apply them to improve processes and drive efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and work independently.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• The pay range for this position is $89,821–$153,979, and the annual incentive target is 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:  The pay range for this position is $89,821–$153,979 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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