Tax Director/Partner, Research And Development

Title: Tax Director/Partner, Research and Development

Department: Tax, Research and Development (R&D)

Supervises: Senior Managers

Role Type: Full time

Location: New York, NY, Uniondale, NY, Boca Raton, FL, or Remote

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Anchin is a New York City based Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm with a Long Island and Florida presence that provides expert services to companies across a diverse range of industries. We offer a full range of integrated accounting, consulting and business management services from tax planning and audits to the most detailed analysis of acquisitions and financial restructuring.

Anchin is consistently recognized as one of the "Best of the Best" accounting firms in the country, a Best Place to Work in New York City and New York State, and a Best Accounting Firm to Work For Nationwide.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

As a Tax Director/Partner in Research and Development (R&D) at Anchin you will play a key leadership role within our organization, overseeing and guiding the strategic direction of the tax department, with a particular focus on Research and Development tax incentives. You will be responsible for managing a team of professionals, providing expert tax advice, and driving initiatives to optimize R&D tax credits for our clients. This role requires a deep understanding of tax regulations, excellent research skills, and the ability to collaborate with clients and internal teams to maximize R&D tax benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement the overall tax strategy, with a specific focus on Research and Development tax incentives.
• Provide leadership and direction to the tax department, ensuring alignment with the firm's goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with senior management to drive business growth through effective tax planning and optimization of R&D tax credits.
• Lead and manage a team of tax professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Responsible for new business development and maintaining client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations related to Research and Development tax incentives.
• Conduct in-depth Research and analysis to identify eligible R&D activities and maximize tax benefits for clients.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business operations and provide strategic advice on optimizing R&D tax credits.
• Act as a valued tax business advisor, including client relationships on day-to-day delivery of high-quality tax compliance and reporting service flow-through entities and partnerships.
• Communicate complex tax concepts clearly and concisely to clients.
• Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and provide additional value to clients.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or JD required.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in public accounting with a focus on Research and Development tax incentives.
• Proven leadership and management experience, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Compensation:

• Competitive annual salary in the range of $220,000 to $500,000+ based on the individual's experience level.

Attributes:

• Accountability: Follows through on commitments, does what you say you will do, even requiring some personal sacrifice.
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers messages in a clear and concise manner, listens attentively.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Relates comfortably to all levels of people, both internally and externally.
• Nimble Learner: Learns quickly when facing new situations, willingly takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• Technical Proficiency: Deals with technical issues comfortably and can complete work at a high level of proficiency.
• Technologically Proficient: Ability to apply technology solutions to work.
• Being Resilient: Shows confidence under pressure, maintains a positive attitude despite adversity.
• Action Oriented: Proactively seeks out new and challenging work.
• Trustworthiness: Keeps confidences and develops a reputation for being honest and ethical.

Anchin is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant irrespective of race, color, creed, alienage, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Anchin is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Anchin Recruitment Team at recruit@anchin.com