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Specialized Tax Services - R&D Technical Advisor - Senior Associate

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PwC

Specialized Tax Services - R&D Technical Advisor - Senior Associate

Milwaukee, WI

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. In specialised tax services at PwC, you will focus on providing tax advice and solutions to clients in complex and niche areas of taxation. This includes areas such as accounting methods, fixed-assets and research and development tax credits.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

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Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
  • Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
  • Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
  • Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
  • Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
  • Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
  • Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Specialized Tax Services team you will assist clients with the preparation of their R&D tax credit studies. As a Senior Associate you will supervise and develop teams, manage client service accounts, and deliver exceptional results while navigating complex engagement workstreams. This position provides an exciting opportunity to deepen your technical skills and enhance your leadership capabilities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

- Manage client service accounts and secure quality deliverables

- Work with cross-functional teams to enhance service offerings

- Analyze client needs to provide tailored tax solutions

- Maintain exceptional standards in project execution and reporting

- Strengthen client relationships through impactful communication

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- 2 years of experience

- Commitment to obtain one of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology may qualify for this opportunity

What Sets You Apart

- Master's Degree in STEM-related field preferred

- Commitment to obtain one of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology may qualify for this opportunity

- Prior experience with US R&D tax credits

- Analyzing organizations for R&D tax benefits

- Possessing technical skills with research credit regulations

- Proficiency in client relationship management

- Leadership in coaching and providing feedback

- Excelling in written and oral communication

- Demonstrating intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving

- Working knowledge of current development technologies

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $214,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

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Client-provided location(s): Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston, MA, USA; Detroit, MI, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Silicon Valley, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Charlotte, NC, USA; Baltimore, MD, USA; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Washington, DC, USA; Tampa, FL, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Miami, FL, USA; Dallas, TX, USA; Denver, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Hartford, CT, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Stamford, CT, USA
Job ID: PricewaterhouseCoopers-648489WD
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program