Tax Manager- Controversy

Overview Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 145 territories, with 41,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.7 billion. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Responsibilities Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms? Would you like the ability to focus on one industry sector and further become an expert for your clients? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Manager in our Tax Advocacy & Controversy Practice! This is a great opportunity to be a valued advisor delivering industry-focused advisory services to a variety of market clients. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development. You will enjoy this role if: * You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve * You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex challenges * You want to work for a leading advisory firm that serves various market clients and whose owners have both their clients' and employees' best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions * You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!) * You want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical accounting skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow What you will do: * Provide tax advocacy and controversy services on civil matters. Representing clients in IRS Examinations, Appeals, and other administrative hearings * Advocating for penalty abatement and late regulatory elections, including 9100 relief * Advocate on clients' behalf before IRS collections and all 50 state tax agencies * Research and consult on various tax matters, respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries when requested, make recommendations to the client for consideration * * Invest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events both internally and externally * Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards Qualifications Qualifications * JD, CPA, or EA Required. * Five (5) or more years of experience in a professional services firm providing tax compliance services or equivalent government agency. Previous experience in tax examination, tax advocacy or controversy a plus * Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel) required * Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment and exhibit a sense of urgency

Created: 2024-11-12