Director of Research and Development

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ryan, LLC Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Research and Development to join our team at Ryan, LLC. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading our research and development efforts, identifying and claiming research and development tax credits, and defending those credits in the context of audits by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and/or state tax authorities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Business Development: Actively participate in business development activities, directing staff in completing feasibility studies, and developing proposals, presentations, and planning strategies.
  • Training and Supervision: Oversee the construction of tax technical and study-related training materials for the practice. Train and supervise subordinates, checking work for accuracy and completeness.
  • Team Management: Lead and monitor hiring and termination efforts for the team of all Manager and below level direct reports. Act as a direct liaison between the team and Human Resources to effectuate all internal team employment matters.
  • Client Relationships: Act as a direct client contact with C-Suite level individuals, maintaining and fostering good client relationships.
  • Study Management: Prepare for, attend, and participate in client prospect meetings/phone calls designed to explain the R&D Tax Credit services and achieve client engagement.
  • Deliverables: Draft engagement letters, extensions, and other client contracts for the provision of R&D tax credit services. Oversee the invoicing of clients for work performed by the group and allocation of internal bonus-related compensation.
  • Research and Development: Perform tax technical research of relevant tax law and court cases for federal and state research credit claims. Oversee the creation and provision of thought leadership activities.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting and/or Finance, and/or Engineering or Science, and/or Juris Doctorate.
  • Experience: Minimum 10 years of R&E/R&D tax credit experience required. Minimum 10 years of tax professional services experience. Prior supervisory experience required.
  • Skills: Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to direct and teach others the same. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.
Work Environment
  • Standard indoor working environment.
  • Occasional long periods of sitting while working at a computer.
  • Occasional long periods of standing while attending college recruiting programs.
  • Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm and interface with external clients, vendors, and candidates at all levels.
  • Travel up to 25%.


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