Tax Credits & Incentives Sr. Manager (State C&I)

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work , Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. Our Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory team is looking for a Senior Manager with a background managing state tax credit and incentive projects and driving business development efforts within the practice. This role will provide location flexibility with the opportunity to work onsite/hybrid fromany of our office locations or remotely from within the United States. As a State C&I Senior Manager in our Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory (TCIA) Practice, you will work with an excellent team of CPAs and tax law experts. The group offers unparalleled knowledge and service in the area of tax credits and accounting methods and helps companies identify and realize value-added opportunities. As a State C&I Senior Manager, you will: Serve as a strategic advisor to clients on state and local tax credits, incentives, and economic development programs related to facility development, relocation, and expansion Lead and oversee large, complex, multi-jurisdictional engagements, ensuring technical excellence, timely delivery, and high-quality client service Direct and manage negotiations with state and local government agencies related to: Cash and training grants Revenue and development bonds Land grants and infrastructure incentives Forgivable and low-interest loan programs Permit fee waivers and workforce development initiatives Provide executive-level guidance on employment growth, labor retention, and training strategies aligned with client business objectives Own and manage key client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and proactively identifying additional advisory opportunities Drive business development efforts, inclu