R&D Tax Consultant Job at EmpowerRD (London)

R&D Claiming and Tax Expertise

EmpowerRD is a fast-growing start-up fintech business based in London, UK. We ar...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

EmpowerRD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A range of experience in R&D, accounting, and tax
A couple of years of experience up to senior professional level
High potential and a desire to grow and do things differently than your everyday R&D consultancy

Job Responsibility

Supporting client claims
Inputting into the product development process to help us continuously evolve

Fulltime

Manager, R&D Claim Enquiry & Resolution

This is a critical, high-impact role responsible for safeguarding the claims of ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

EmpowerRD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience (3+ years) in UK R&D Tax Relief, with significant exposure to managing and successfully resolving HMRC enquiries or compliance checks
Strong technical understanding of R&D tax legislation (including SME and RDEC schemes) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) guidelines on R&D for tax purposes
Demonstrable experience in managing complex projects or a high-volume case portfolio simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically the ability to articulate complex technical and financial concepts to both HMRC and non-tax professionals
Strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution

Job Responsibility

Manage the end-to-end portfolio of all active HMRC R&D tax credit enquiries, ensuring all statutory deadlines and internal SLAs are met
Develop, implement, and execute robust enquiry defence strategies for complex claims, focusing on technical and financial justifications in line with UK R&D legislation (CTA 2009/HMRC Guidelines)
Own and lead direct written and verbal correspondence and negotiations with HMRC caseworkers (ISBC/WMBC/Large Business Compliance Teams) to achieve timely and favourable closure notices
Review and quality-assure all documentation and supporting evidence (technical narratives, project costing, payroll, contracts) provided to HMRC to ensure it is clear, comprehensive, and addresses specific compliance risks
Manage and cultivate a flexible bank of external expert contractors (e.g., specialist engineers, sector-specific consultants, legal counsel) who can provide specialised technical evidence and support during enquiries
Define scopes of work, manage budgets, and oversee the output of all third-party experts to ensure their contribution aligns with the overall resolution strategy
Lead the internal feedback loop by analysing trends, common errors, HMRC concerns, and legislative risks identified during enquiries
Develop and deliver training sessions to the Claim Delivery and Sales teams, embedding new learnings and best practices back into our claims process and technology product
Proactively refine and update internal methodology and technical guidance to mitigate future enquiry risk and ensure all new claims are resilient and compliant
Support in reviewing technical narratives of ongoing claims to align with enquiry learnings

What we offer

Competitive salary
generous holiday allowance
pension contribution
private healthcare
a commitment to continuous professional development

Fulltime

R&D Tax Manager

We are seeking an experienced R&D Tax Manager to join our Strategic Advisory Tea...

Location

United States , Houston

Salary:

Not provided

abip CPAs & Advisors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field (Master’s a plus)
CPA required (or JD with relevant tax experience)
6–10+ years of experience in R&D tax credits within public accounting or a consulting environment
Strong working knowledge of ASC 730/ASC 740 considerations, and state R&D credits
Experience serving middle-market clients across industries such as manufacturing, software, life sciences, or technology
Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a client-service mindset
Comfortable working in a collaborative, advisory-driven environment

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage R&D tax credit studies from planning through documentation and filing support
Evaluate client activities to identify qualifying research
Conduct and oversee technical interviews with client engineering, product, and operations teams
Review and analyze qualified research expenses (QREs), including wages, supplies, and contract research
Collaborate with accounting teams to integrate R&D credits into broader tax strategies
Prepare and review technical narratives, methodologies, and supporting documentation to withstand IRS and state scrutiny
Advise clients on credit optimization, process improvements, and documentation best practices
Support credits related to startups, payroll tax offsets, amended returns, and accounting method changes, as applicable
Manage and mentor senior associates and associates
review workpapers and deliverables

Fulltime

Corporate Tax Manager

The Corporate Tax Manager will lead and manage Research & Development (R&D) Tax ...

Location

United States , New York, NY; Melville, NY; Edison, NJ; Boston, MA

Salary:

Not provided

Bright Vision Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active CPA or JD / active attorney license (EA not accepted)
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
6–10 years of experience in R&D Tax Credits
Minimum 4 years of accounting or tax experience in public accounting or consulting
Strong knowledge of federal and state R&D tax rules and relevant case law
Experience with amending tax returns
Prior project management experience
Strong time management and multi-engagement capability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to travel and work additional hours as needed

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit engagements within the Methods, Credits & Incentives (MCI) practice
Supervise projects
Advise clients on complex R&D tax matters
Ensure compliance with federal and select state regulations
Support business development initiatives

Fulltime

Tax Sr. - Corporate

The role primarily involves working on tax-related business processes and ensuri...

Location

United States , The Woodlands

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency in handling Complex Tax issues
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification is highly preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate tax, preferably within a large corporation or tax consultancy firm
Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local tax codes
Proven ability to prepare and review complex tax returns, estimates, and projections
Strong analytical skills to interpret tax regulations and compliance issues
Exceptional communication skills to effectively interact with various departments and stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Ensure direct tax compliance
Oversee withholding tax compliance, including 1042 filing
Handle sales and use tax compliance and gain experience in these areas
Assist with property tax assessments and gradually learn to liaise with consultants
Gain experience in tax planning, including transfer pricing and R& D incentives
Conduct high-quality analytics of tax positions for global tax footprints
Strive for 100% accurate tax accounting
Work towards tax optimization without compromising compliance requirements
Foster mutual trust and confidence with indirect subordinates and consultants

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Tax Director

Verra Mobility is looking for a highly driven Tax Director to oversee the corpor...

Location

United States , Mesa

Salary:

Not provided

Verra Mobility

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, finance, business or related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or Masters’ Degree in Taxation is preferred
Proven experience as a tax manager, public accountant or similar role
Years of experience- 10
Expert-level understanding of tax technical concepts and broad experience in tax accounting, tax compliance, US GAAP and SEC reporting and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
Experience with implementing and using leading income tax provision and tax compliance software
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and meet deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to summarize detailed data and interact effectively with stakeholders
Sound problem-solving and analytical skills with keen attention to detail
Strong leadership skills

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including reconciliation of tax account balances and reviewing tax disclosures within the financial statements
Manage overall tax compliance process, including supervising members of the tax team to ensure that federal, state and local tax returns are prepared, reviewed and filed in a timely manner and managing the preparation and review of quarterly estimated federal and state tax payments and extensions
Conducting research and documenting conclusions on various tax issues including utilization of loss carryforwards and identification and evaluation of uncertain tax positions
Ensuring internal controls over financial reporting for income taxes are properly designed and operating effectively
Assisting Treasury and Financial Planning & Analysis in the forecasting of cash tax payments
Managing property, VAT, and sales and use tax compliance
Assist local finance teams and third-party tax consultants with statutory financial reporting and tax compliance for foreign entities
Supervising and monitoring audits of federal, state, and foreign income taxes as well as state and local indirect taxes including responses to various audit information requests
Collaborating with third-party tax consultants on various tax projects including transfer pricing, R&D credits, debt refinancing, and tax deductibility of acquisition and other costs
Monitor developments in tax legislation and tax accounting rules

Finance Operations Manager

At GitGuardian, the Finance team is a small, high-impact team dedicated to ensur...

Location

France , Paris

Salary:

Not provided

GitGuardian

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Full professional proficiency in French and English
5-10 years of experience in Corporate Finance, acquired in a consulting firm (Finance Transformation, Transaction Services, Audit) and/or in a similar position within a finance department in an international environment
Strong understanding of business needs in a growth environment: you have a solid grasp of Accounting, FP&A, and Finance Operations, and you know how to scale them
Proven track record in delivering complex financial projects (tool implementation, process redesign)
You can distill complex findings into clear, actionable, and executive-ready communication for both technical and non-technical audiences (R&D, GTM, RevOps)
You are a "doer" who knows how to balance urgent operational needs with long-term strategic building

Job Responsibility

Finance Architecture & Tax Readiness: Systems Ownership: Lead the management and optimization of our finance tech stack (Procurement, Billing, ERP). Ensure our processes (Quote-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay) are scalable
RevOps Partnership: Lead the synchronization between Finance and RevOps to ensure the Quote-to-Cash cycle is frictionless and data-consistent across systems
Commissions Management: Own the calculation and validation of sales commissions, ensuring they align with signed contracts and financial revenue recognition rules
E-Invoicing & Compliance: Spearhead the transition to electronic invoicing. You will ensure our systems and data are ready for upcoming regulatory requirements (PDP/PPF)
Tax & KYC Readiness: Own the integrity of our Master Data. You will implement robust KYC processes and ensure our "Tax Readiness" (VAT, US Sales Tax) is integrated into our billing automation to prevent compliance risks
AI-Driven Productivity & Tooling: Automation Roadmap: Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline reporting and compliance
AI Integration: Act as the "Product Owner" for AI initiatives within Finance. You will identify and implement AI use cases to increase productivity (e.g., smart reconciliation, automated reporting)
Financial Culture & Training: The "Go-to" expert: You design and lead finance onboarding sessions for new hires and create clear documentation to help teams (R&D, GTM, etc.) navigate financial processes autonomously
Bridge Builder: Serve as the primary interface between Finance, Engineering, and GTM teams to ensure financial policies are integrated into their daily operations
R&D Partnering & Innovation Funding: To secure and optimize our innovation-related financing

What we offer

Package that includes BSPCE
Lunch voucher (Swile, 12€ at 50%)
Sponsored Wellpass (gymlib)
Non-charged health insurance for children (Sidecare / Generali)
Up to €300 to improve your home office set-up
Yearly holiday allowance
Referral bonus of 4000€ for any new Guardian we might hire thanks to you
Team building: monthly budget dedicated to each employee that you can spend as you wish, with colleagues (latest examples to date: Michelin star restaurant, karaoke, stand-up show, kitesurfing week-end, ...)
Remote policy: hybrid (3 days/week at the office in Paris)
Opportunities for career development in the long term

Fulltime

Head of Tax

The Director, Tax is responsible for consolidated income tax reporting as well a...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

180000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a combination of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience
Extensive experience with tax accounting and reporting under ASC 740 for a US-based multi-national corporation
Experience with tax accounting and reporting under US GAAP in multinational context, including accounting for uncertain tax positions, and accounting for stock-based compensation
Experience with US federal and state corporate tax and Sales tax compliance
Strong analytical thinking and writing skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to conduct thorough tax research
Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in a fast moving, high growth environment with ability to react quickly to unexpected challenges and opportunities
Good business sense and ability to generate insightful analysis

Job Responsibility

Responsible for consolidated income tax reporting as well as all aspects of taxation for the Company
Manage uncertain tax positions documentation with external consultants, including setting the scope of work needed, provide information requested and review deliverables
Negotiate contracts with software providers, external consultants, and tax shared service companies (subsidiaries and affiliates)
Monitor and evaluate the impact of changes to tax laws and regulations and provide relevant updates and guidance to management
Lead the Company’s quarterly and annual SEC tax reporting process, managing the collaboration with the Company’s SEC reporting team as well as maintaining excellent relationships with external auditors
Partner with the outside consultants, to advise on global projects, review tax opportunities, develop forecasts and optimize tax department operations
Lead tax compliance processes for federal, state and local income and indirect taxes
Be the technical leader on all tax accounting matters
Lead tax due diligence and structuring for mergers and acquisitions
Manage federal, state, and local tax audits

Fulltime

R&D Tax Consultant

EmpowerRD

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
January 18, 2026

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