Director, Tax Controversy

Tax Controversy & Audit Management

• Lead EA’s U.S. federal tax audits, controversy strategy, manage IRS examinations and assist with negotiation and settlements.
• Develop and execute audit defense strategies supported by robust technical documentation and analytics.
• Advise on the interpretation of IRS Code and Regulations by the IRS Exam Team and Counsel assigned to EA’s case.
• Prepare strong, technically supported responses to audit queries and documentation requests.
• Manage and assist with negotiating Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) and maintain documentation for U.S. uncertain tax positions (FIN 48).
• Provide strategic input on cross-border transactions, IP integration, entity rationalization, and business expansions.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Treasury to assist in implementing tax-efficient global structures while ensuring compliance.
• Represent EA in discussions with tax authorities, demonstrating professionalism, transparency, and strategic negotiation skills.
• Advisory senior leadership on controversy risk, audit developments, and resolution strategies, including financial statement implications (e.g., FIN 48).

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate effectively across the organization — including Finance, Legal, Accounting, People Experience, and business units — to ensure tax alignment with operational goals.
• Communicate complex tax matters clearly to non-tax stakeholders, executives, and the Tax Leadership Team.
• Mentor and develop team members globally, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and technical excellence.
• Contribute to EA’s broader tax strategy through proactive engagement with policy, industry trends, and technology transformation.
• Support process and system improvements leveraging automation and data analytics and participate in strategic initiatives related to EA’s ongoing digital and operational transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, JD, or LLM in Taxation strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of tax consulting, compliance, and reporting experience in Big 4 and/or U.S. multinational corporate tax department, with focus on U.S. and domestic international tax (experience with R&D credit helpful).
• Proven success leading IRS tax audits and controversies (controversy experience outside the U.S. also helpful).
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. international tax provisions (GILTI/NCTI, FDII/FDDEI, BEAT, FTC) and OECD developments (BEPS, Pillar Two) would be beneficial.
• Experience with digital economy taxation, IP structuring, and transfer pricing.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and tax authorities.
• Experience managing teams and collaborating across global, matrixed organizations.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and collaborative; able to manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously while working effectively as part of high-performing team.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay ranges from $182,600 - $276,300 USD depending on location.
• Benefits include paid time off, 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.
• Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.