BRAYN is looking for a new BRAYNiac! Interested in joining our dynamic team? We are in search of a Business Tax Services (BTS) Manager to join our practice! As a BTS Manager you will lead Tax Consultants and assist the firm with limited supervision in managing R&D and Cost Segregation tax incentive studies for a variety of clients. 

 

Firm Overview 

 

BRAYN Consulting LLC is a consulting firm that supports CPA firms and their clients in taking full advantage of specialty tax credits and incentives. We are growing at a fast pace and we need high quality talent. We primarily serve closely-held, mid-sized companies. This allows our partners and staff to experience a penumbra of issues, challenges, and opportunities different than those afforded by Big-4 or Top 10 Accounting Firms. 

 

Mission Statement 

 

BRAYN will be the pre-eminent specialty tax incentives firm by harnessing technology, emotional intelligence, and experience to optimize value for clients and BRAYNiacs alike. 

 

Location: United States (Remote Position) 

 

Job Title: Business Tax Services Manager 

  

Key Responsibilities 

• Supervise a team of 4-6 tax consultants performing R&D, Cost Segregation, and other business tax incentives, including leading, managing, and being accountable for the weekly production milestones for the R&D and Cost Segregation projects of the firm. 
• Lead the execution of and support the HR and Quality functions to continually improve upon the firm’s talent development program for its R&D, Cost Segregation, and other tax professionals, including its standardized and systemized training system and career development paths 
• Lead weekly (and other regularly) scheduled planning, production, and training meetings for the team. 
• Lead the technical execution of preliminary and Phase 1 estimates of the R&D tax credit and Cost Segregation opportunities for the firm’s clients and prospects 
• Lead client calls and meetings for advanced client service and technical issues, as needed and as they arise 
• Communicate proactively with clients and engagement partners regarding project status, client service opportunities, and other significant matters in a timely manner
• Maintain technical expertise in various tax areas related to industry specialization
• Work remotely from home office 
• Approx. 4-8 minimum required in-person internal meetings per year 

 

 Skills & Qualifications 

• 6+ years previous experience with managing R&D tax credit studies with very strong knowledge of the software industry
• 2+ years of cost segregation / fixed asset management experience   
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Law or related field 
• CPA license, JD/LLM or EA preferred 
• Some travel required (client site visits: no more than 5-10% of work time traveling) 
• Time management and attention to detail 
• Experience as a career advisor focused on employee development and training 
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task on a variety of tasks and projects 
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, strong documentation skills 
• Strong internal communication and external client interaction skills 
• Self-starter, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and a good sense of humor 
• Must have reliable transportation and secure work location 

 

  

Benefits 

• Learn to perform studies for a variety of tax incentives, such as the R&D tax credit, 179D Deduction, Cost Segregation, and more 
• Work with an experienced, close-knit team that emphasizes work-life balance and personal growth and development 

• Work from home, flexible schedule 
• 401K, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available 
• Permissive bonuses 
• Salary and title commensurate with experience 
• Discretionary PTO