Manager, Research Credit & Incentives Services (Cost Segregation)

Description

A&M is a group of entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals who take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

We provide tax, turnaround management, restructuring, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services. Our tax practice is unique in that we offer the opportunity to work without audit conflict and truly act as a trusted business advisor. We provide our teams with opportunities and support to develop and cultivate careers that are most meaningful to them and reward them based on their achievements.

We are currently growing our Research Credit & Incentives (RCIS) practice and the services we provide.We are currently seeking a Manager/Director specializing in Cost Segregation to join our team..  A Cost Segregation Manager/Director is responsible for providing consulting services to clients in a wide range of fixed asset depreciation practice areas. Our group’s core service offering is traditional cost segregation studies, but we also collaborate with a broader team that provides fixed asset depreciation consulting, green energy tax incentives, and repairs and maintenance review. We assist clients and colleagues in identifying ways to improve returns on capital investments and to minimize federal, state, and local taxes, whether the investments are new construction, renovations of existing facilities, or building and asset acquisitions.
 

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Manager/Director within the Cost Segregation Practice, you will:

• Perform all aspects of in-depth, engineered based, cost segregation studies for federal income tax purposes – including takeoffs, cost estimates, modeling, work papers, and deliverables.
• Lead and manage cost segregation studies, including oversight, communications, and performance of key client engagements.
• Provide technical engineering and tax support for our conclusions in the event of challenge by the Internal Revenue Service.
• Manage risk, resources, staffing and financial performance for multiple engagements at once including billing, collections, and project budgets.

• Identify key tax issues and accurately quantify the impact to in a clear, concise, and thoughtful analysis.
• Build client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses.
• Conduct day-to-day management of accounts to ensure delivery of timely and accurate work product.
• Supervise, develop, mentor, and motivate our Associates and Senior Associates by actively participating in their advancement through on-the-job training, providing performance feedback, counseling, and fostering our team-based atmosphere.
• Manage workload and deadlines for Associates and Senior Associates with focuses on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project team.
• Demonstrate commitment and desired behaviors while working with others that have diverse experiences, skills and perspectives.
• Regularly supports business development efforts including seeing opportunities for add on work, thought leadership, new client pitches, and optimizing the compliance process.
• Flexibility to travel to client sites 25%+ of the time.

How will you grow and be supported?

At A&M, we know our people drive our growth, and we're focused on providing an employee experience that supports professional and personal development. We provide our team with a robust performance development process which encourages continuous learning and development that rewards you for your contributions. We have the best technical and formalized on-the-job training and offer endless opportunities for professionals to acquire new skills. We also prioritize your well-being and provide personal tools and resources to support you through your personal journey. Click to learn about our commitment to your well-being. Our Tax professionals consistently share their favorite attributes of A&M are the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture and of course, the fun we have together. The possibilities are endless for high performing and passionate tax professionals. Click to learn more about why A&M is a great place work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or related field
• Minimum of four years of cost segregation experience with a reputable national service provider, preferably with an accounting/financial services organization
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Familiar with construction take-off software and cost estimating tools
• Experience with blueprint reading and plan takeoffs
• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and terminology
• Familiarity with industry specific reference manuals, including RS Means, Marshal Valuation Service, and the US Master Depreciation Guide
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information in a tax and non-tax setting
• Advanced analytical skills with an aptitude for technical research
• Able to manage others well under self-direction
• Detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills to excel in a deadline-driven environment
• High motivation to learn and grow

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Voluntary Inclusion

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age or disability or any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristics in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our Inclusive Diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Compensation Statement

The annual base salary range for Manager is $105,000 - 115,000 and Director is $130,000 - $140,000, commensurate with experience. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.  Please ask your recruiter for details

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Diversity & Inclusion

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our Inclusive Diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.