Manager - Tax Controversy

Overview

This role supports the organization’s National Tax Group as a Tax Controversy Manager in the National Tax practice.

In this position, you will help clients respond to IRS and state tax matters with the goal of resolving issues as favorably as possible. The role is part of a new National Tax team and reports directly to the Head of Tax Controversy and Risk.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in IRS and other authorities’ tax controversy matters, including interactions with clients, engagement team members, and IRS/state personnel
• Research complex federal and state tax topics and draft and/or review technical memoranda and tax alerts
• Ensure timely identification and handling of technical topics for training tax team members
• Assist client teams with complex transactions to identify risk areas prior to execution
• Assist clients and engagement teams in identifying potential risk areas
• Support internal and external presentations
• Serve as a tax technical resource to the Tax practice
• Assist in reviewing and enhancing tax policies and procedures to improve quality and reduce risk

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, EA, JD, or LLM preferred
• IRS or tax controversy experience desirable
• 6+ years of broad, relevant experience in tax compliance, tax accounting, or tax consulting
• Strong technical skills in tax concepts and rules
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and good judgment
• Ability to work effectively as a team player and independently with guidance while meeting deadlines and managing concurrent projects
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various tax research tools

Compensation & Benefits

The organization offers a robust Total Rewards package, which includes:

• Generous PTO
• Flexible work environment
• Expanded parental leave
• Extensive learning & development
• Paid time off for employees to volunteer

Location

Offices are nationwide.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and without discrimination based on disability.

Individuals with disabilities who need assistance during the recruitment process should request accommodations through the designated accommodation channel provided in the application materials.