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$120K - 180K a year
Lead and manage audit and quality assurance processes for tax credit studies, defend IRS audits, ensure compliance with tax laws, and provide strategic leadership on tax accounting methods.
Requires CPA or JD with minimum 8 years tax experience and 5 years senior leadership managing teams, strong knowledge of tax laws, IRS audits, and quality assurance in tax compliance.
Description WHO WE ARE: At Corporate Tax Incentives (CTI), we specialize in helping our clients take full advantage of tax credits and incentives which provide direct financial savings, so their businesses can thrive. Since 2001 we've earned a reputation as the top provider in maximizing tax incentives and credits, as well as providing unsurpassed customer service to our clients. As a Director of Audit and Quality Assurance at CTI, you will join a team that leverages the Company’s proprietary tax software to provide an accurate and efficient tax study with superior quality which maximizes business boosting benefits. Our roster of clients includes companies of all industries and sizes such as engineering, manufacturing, software, architecture, restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Working with us means you are joining a culture of continuous communication, inclusion, and feedback from all levels of the organization. WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE: Competitive compensation and benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, identity protection and 401(k) retirement plan. 4 weeks paid vacation. 8 paid holidays and week between 12/25-1/1 off with pay. 12 weeks paid maternity and disability leave / 2 weeks paid paternity leave. Position can be fully remote based on location OR hybrid if located by our Folsom, CA office. Our supportive team will work with you to develop and support your career goals. Be part of a knowledgeable, growing, high-achieving and fun team. CTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes diversity and inclusion among our teammates is above all the right thing to do and critical to our success. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Requirements WHAT YOU WILL DO The Director of Audit and Quality Assurance is responsible for defending IRS audits and reviewing complex tax incentive studies to ensure accurate calculations and compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations. They will understand, interpret, and apply the IRS code, regulations, case law, and relevant legislation and assist with complex legal research and defending clients against IRS audits. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review complex tax credit studies and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Examine contracts and other business records to confirm adherence to tax regulations. Compile legal research and compose written materials and opinions relating to various issues in tax law. Prepare responses to client audits during the examination/appeals process. Track, prepare, and submit federal, state, and local required information to comply with client audit requirements and ensure that all filings are accurate and timely. Assist with the development of technical resources to support the organization’s tax compliance efforts. Coordinate and collaborate with other departments to research, develop, and implement quality assurance processes and best practices for new state and federal tax programs. Provide strategic leadership on applicable tax accounting methods, including oversight of method changes, compliance, and planning initiatives aligned with evolving tax regulations. Lead the preparation, review, and defense of IRS Form 3115 (Application for Change in Accounting Method), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business objectives. Direct the evaluation and implementation of depreciation and fixed asset accounting methods, including MACRS, ADS, and bonus depreciation strategies. Oversee tax planning and compliance related to Energy Incentives such as Section 179D (Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction), coordinating with engineering studies and executing applicable method changes. Guide the application of Section 174 (Research and Experimental Expenditures) capitalization and amortization requirements and applicable method changes under current tax law. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively advise executive leadership on potential impacts and strategic responses. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including heightened working hours during regular tax seasons. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working effectively with minimal supervision, whether onsite, in a hybrid setting or fully remote. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize, plan, and organize activities. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to provide excellent customer service, including patience, a friendly attitude, empathy towards internal/external stakeholders, and with the appropriate sense of urgency. Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Strong analytical skills and reasoning abilities. Flexible and adaptable, willing to evolve and meet changing organizational needs. Capable of handling sensitive data with confidentiality and discretion. Ability to recognize when an incident needs to be escalated. This role has access to sensitive information and is expected to adhere to all CTI, ISO 27001 and SOC2 policies. A willingness to learn and adapt to CTI’s study process, quality control requirements, and management expectations. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics preferred, but not required. CPA or JD required, LLM preferred but not required. Minimum 8 years of relevant tax experience. Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role managing a team. We want individuals who are looking for their next career, not just a paycheck. If our opportunity sounds exciting, please apply through our careers page!
This job posting was last updated on 11/21/2025