Tax Manager - Tax Controversy – Washington National Tax

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About the role

Tax Controversy/IRS practice and procedure professionals advise RSM clients and internal engagement teams on IRS procedural and controversy issues and represent clients before the IRS. Representation includes IRS account issues such as tax accounts analysis, penalty and interest abatements, missed election private letter ruling requests, IRS examinations, IRS Appeals, and alternative dispute resolution techniques.

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/Practice and Procedure team. In this role, you will consult with clients and RSM professionals across the firm on a wide range of tax controversy, tax practice, and procedure issues.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Resolve controversies involving international information returns, including Forms 5471 and 5472, and address issues related to Forms 8804, 8805, and 1042.
• Demonstrate knowledge of delinquent procedures for submission of forms 3520/3520A and Forms 1120F.
• Apply solid knowledge of international tax controversy issue resolution.
• Represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”).
• Prepare written communications to the IRS regarding penalty abatement requests.
• Work on IRS account issues, corrections, and reconciliations.
• Prepare Private Letter Ruling Requests.
• Collaborate with other specialty groups on issues intersecting with corporate taxation, partnerships, international tax, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Participate in firm trainings.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Mentor staff and provide on-the-job training and supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university.
• One of the following active accreditations: Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA; if not CPA eligible: Licensed attorney or Enrolled Agent.
• Minimum of five years of Tax experience with deep understanding and experience in IRS practice and procedures, and IRS International Tax Controversy.
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to office regularly and client sites as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrates experience working collaboratively with others and managing a team to achieve operational or project goals.
• Ability to serve as a Performance Advisor with strong attention to detail, effective time-management, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform essential job functions, including meeting client service and performance goals.
• Demonstrates project management skills, including managing multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments and maintain concentration while sitting at a desk and working on a computer for extended periods.
• Client service mindset, ensuring high-quality support, responsiveness, and collaborative engagement with tax teams, internal teams, and clients.
• Willingness and ability to work extended non-standard hours during peak periods.

Benefits

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands while maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards.

Pay

Compensation Range: $120,000 - $240,900. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.