Accounting Methods Manager

As a member of our CIM group, working specifically with tax Accounting Methods & Periods (AMP) team, you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around two core concepts: your technical and quality expertise and delivering excellent client service: Identification, management, and technical review of AMP projects supported by regional and Washington National Tax office (WNT) AMP specialists, including overall changes, revenue recognition, expense recognition, inventory/UNICAP, Section 174 R&E expenditures, tax impact of ASC 842, qualified small business taxpayers, and cost recovery tax accounting method changes Coordinate projects and managing teams of 2-4 professionals Research and write tax advice, opinion, and position memorandums Draft and review technical memoranda, legal basis disclosures, responses to IRS inquiries, and IRS Ruling requests Management of project delivery, IRS correspondence, or exam defense Identification and pursuit of AMP services for existing and prospective clients Build rapport with RSM Managers, Sr. Managers and Partners Service offering development in conjunction with WNT Cross-line-of-business relationship building, collaboration, and identification of service areas Contribute as industry expert by keeping abreast of changes in industry regulation, maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining additional professional certifications Training, mentoring, developing, and growing all RSM professionals from intern through partner Basic Qualifications: Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university CPA or JD required 5 or more years of experience in public accounting, with a proven track record of practice building and project management with a strong understanding and the experience or ability to effectively identify, sell and deliver tax services to middle-market business clients Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information Ability to travel to client sites, which may include overnight accommodations - up to 20% of time (when COVID-19 travel restrictions are no longer in place) Ability to work effectively on a team Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications: Masters in Accounting or other business related field; MBA, MST, JD/LLM 3-4 years of experience working with tax accounting methods and inventory Experience working for national accounting firm in a specialized practice area In accordance with applicable law and RSM policy, prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 . If not vaccinated for COVID-19 they must qualify for an accommodation to this vaccination requirement o r participate in testing . If you are located in New York, pursuant to current applicable law, you will be required to be vaccinated to enter the New York office and testing is not an option to enter the New York office. You want your next step to be the right one. You''ve worked hard to get where you are today. And now you''re ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you''ll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective. Experience RSM US. Experience the power of being understood. RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans. Job ID: req25258 Line of Business: Tax Services SubFunction: CIM AMP Job Type: FullTime Req : req25258 Location: Minneapolis, MN US Region: Central Region Job Category: Tax Employment Type: Experienced Degree Required: Bachelor Travel: YesSalary Range: $Salaried - $

Created: 2025-11-15