R&D Tax Lead

Role Type: Independent ContractorLocation: Remote (India)Compensation: Hourly rate, influenced by skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic locationWebsite: About Concord Energy StrategiesConcord Energy Strategies unlocks clean energy tax incentives to supercharge the future of American businesses. With over 15 years of expertise and more than $1 billion in incentives monetized, Concord helps for-profit and tax-exempt organizations confidently realize returns on 179D tax deductions, R&D tax credits, transferable tax credits (6418), and direct pay (6417). Concord evaluates over 1,000 buildings annually and powers America's progress toward a greater, greener tomorrow.About the RoleConcord is seeking an experienced R&D Tax Lead to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will lead R&D tax credit engagements, manage team members, and deliver high-quality client service. This is a fully remote position open to qualified professionals based in India. Please note that this is a contractor engagement with hourly compensation and does not include a WIP-sharing model.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (required); Master's degree preferredProfessional credential required: CPA, JD, or EAMinimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience performing R&D tax credit workAt least 2+ years of experience managing or supervising team membersDemonstrated ability to lead teams, oversee project execution, and deliver high-quality client serviceCommitment to ongoing professional development with awareness of evolving tax strategies and regulationsAbility to balance strategic thinking with attention to detail while maintaining strong ethical standardsStrong project management skills with a sense of urgency, ensuring timely and accurate completion of deliverablesKey ResponsibilitiesConduct research on R&D tax credit statutes, IRS regulations, and relevant case law to support client positionsAssist in gathering and analyzing client documentation, including financial records and technical project dataPerform research credit calculations and contribute to the preparation of detailed technical reportsDraft and review descriptions of qualified research activities to substantiate tax credit claimsParticipate in client interviews to identify and document eligible R&D activitiesHow to ApplyInterested candidates should submit their resume highlighting relevant R&D tax credit experience. Please include your hourly rate expectations and availability.

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