Manager - Tax Controversy

Overview

This role supports the organization’s National Tax Group and involves assisting clients in resolving IRS and state tax matters as favorably as possible. The position 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 handling and identification of technical topics for training tax team members
• Assist client teams with complex transactions by identifying 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 enhance quality and reduce risk

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6+ years of broad, relevant experience in tax compliance, tax accounting, or tax consulting
• Strong technical skills in tax concepts and rules
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills and intuition
• Ability to work effectively both as a team player and independently with guidance in an environment of deadlines and concurrent projects
• Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various tax research tools

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, EA, JD or LLM
• IRS or solid controversy experience

Compensation & Benefits

The organization offers a Total Rewards package that includes:

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

Location

National (offices nationwide)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Note on Application Qualification

Studies have shown candidates are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. If experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, applications are still encouraged.