Overview
This role supports the organization’s National Tax Group. The organization is seeking a highly motivated, analytical and experienced Tax Controversy professional to join the team. As a Tax Controversy Manager, you will assist clients with responding to IRS and state tax matters to resolve issues as favorably as possible. This position will be part of a new National Tax team and will report 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 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/or 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
- 6+ years of broad, relevant experience in tax compliance, tax accounting, or tax consulting
- IRS or solid controversy experience desirable
- 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
- Team player; ability to work effectively and independently with guidance in an environment of deadlines and concurrent projects
- Proficiency with 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 & development
- Paid time off for employees to volunteer
Location
National Tax practice (location not specified in the posting)
Equal Opportunity
The organization is an 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.