Senior Manager, Tax Controversy

Company: RSM US LLP
Location: Naples
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Understanding the impact of existing tax laws is hard enough, and new legislation, judicial decisions and administrative authority compound the challenges. Professionals in RSM's Washington National Tax (WNT) office advise clients and RSM client engagement teams with respect to complex issues across a wide range of tax specialty practice areas. WNT is seeking a professional to join its Tax Controversy/ IRS Practice and Procedure team. Tax Controversy/IRS Practice and Procedure professionals advise internal clients on IRS procedural and controversy issues and represent clients before the IRS. Representation includes IRS account issues, penalty and interest abatements, ruling requests, IRS examinations, IRS Appeals and alternative dispute resolution techniques. These professionals also develop service ideas for RSM professionals to use to address various IRS practice/procedure issues.In this role, you will consult with clients and RSM professionals across the firm with respect to a wide range of tax controversy, tax practice and procedure issues. You will also represent clients before the IRS under a power of attorney.Specific responsibilities will include:

• Research, address, and consult on technical issues specific to IRS practice and procedural issues including tax, penalty and interest assessments, statutes of limitation for refunds and assessments, missed elections, and IRS examination and IRS appeals matters.
• Represent clients before the IRS during IRS examinations, Appeals and post-Appeals matters.
• Prepare written communications to the IRS regarding penalty abatement requests.
• Working on the IRS account issues, corrections and reconciliations.
• Prepare Private Letter Ruling Requests.
• Work with other specialty groups on issues that intersect with other technical matters such as corporate taxation, partnerships, international tax, mergers and acquisitions and due diligence matters.
• Develop service ideas for RSM professionals to use to address IRS issues relating to their clients.
• Develop and participate in firm trainings.
• Develop and participate in external webcasts.
• Prepare RSM Tax Alerts, WNT Internal Alerts, Insight articles, white papers and articles in journals or external publications
• Speak at external tax conferencesBasic Qualifications:
  • J.D. Degree
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong research and writing skillsPreferred Qualifications:
    • Licensed CPA or J.D
    • LL.M in Tax (preferred)
    • 7+ years of experience in Tax, with deep experience in IRS practice and procedure, and IRS controversy
    • Experience managing staff and managersCurrently, RSM does not intend to hire candidates for entry level positions who will need, now or in the future, RSM sponsorship through any non-immigrant visa category such as the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or TN. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, base compensation, and an employee bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance per program guidelines.Base compensation ranges can be found between the ranges noted below in the posting,and an actual offer can vary based upon on role, hiring location, and qualifications.For additional information on RSM's total rewards, visit our website at . If required by applicable law or client policy, you may be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved accommodation. You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective. Experience RSM US. Experience the power of being understood. RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

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