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RSM’s Washington National Tax team is an experience-based group of distinguished tax professionals who track tax developments directly from the sources and immediately translate the information into how these changes impact our clients. With resources across the country and a physical presence in Washington, D.C., our team stays up to date on the latest developments in tax policy and tax developments. Team members share their analysis of potential implications of new tax laws, Treasury regulations and IRS pronouncements through a regular cadence of articles, webcasts and newsletters and working closely with our engagement teams and clients.
RSM's WNT Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy practice works closely with public charities, private foundations, social welfare organizations, trade and professional associations, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, religious organizations, and other exempt entities. The practice advises exempt organizations and their contributors, managers, and advisors on a broad range of federal tax matters and monitors legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments affecting the exempt sector. In addition, the team advises individuals, partnerships, and corporations with respect to charitable contributions and philanthropic planning strategies.
We currently are seeking a candidate with strong exempt organization tax advisory experience to join our WNT Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy practice in a Managing Director position. This position will provide tax technical support on a broad range of exempt organization tax matters, including exempt status, operational compliance, unrelated business income, Form 990-series reporting, international activities, governance considerations, and legislative and regulatory developments affecting tax-exempt organizations.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage client relationships for complex engagements, delivering high-value tax advice and expanding services
Drive growth and profitability through new revenue generation, cross-selling, and new client acquisition
Communicate complex tax concepts in a clear, non-technical manner to support client understanding and risk management
Build cross-functional relationships to deliver integrated client service
Serve as a national technical resource for public charities, private foundations, associations, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and other exempt entities
Provide technical guidance regarding complex operational and transactional matters affecting exempt organizations
Analyze legislative, regulatory, and IRS developments affecting exempt organizations and communicate practical implications to clients and RSM professionals
Assist with formation and restructuring of exempt organizations, including terminations, mergers, split-ups, transfers, and conversions
Represent tax-exempt organizations before the IRS with respect to private letter ruling requests, determination letters and IRS examinations
Draft thought leadership alerts, articles and other content
Provide internal knowledge sharing, including the development and delivery of training
Maintain competency as a technical resource and subject matter expert through continuing education
Participate in and contribute to marketing and business activities
Perform other duties as assigned; travel may be required based on business needs
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited…