Manager / Sr. Manager, Tax Compliance

Clark Schaefer Hackett • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to become a highly visible advisor within the firm, partnering with clients, engagement teams, and firm leadership to help shape strategies, navigate challenges, and influence outcomes when they matter most. Clark Schaefer Hackett is seeking an experienced Tax Controversy Manager or Senior Manager to join one of Midwest’s most respected tax practices. Whether your experience was gained in public accounting, a law firm, the IRS, or another tax-focused environment, this is an opportunity to leverage your expertise in a role where your voice, insights, and judgment will truly matter. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside highly respected tax professionals who value collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and practical problem-solving. You'll help clients navigate examinations, disputes, notices, appeals, and other complex tax matters while serving as a trusted resource to colleagues throughout the firm. Just as importantly, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing specialty practice. This is a role where expertise creates influence, and where influence creates meaningful impact for clients, colleagues, and the firm.

Requirements

• Experienced professionals who enjoy solving complex problems, building trusted relationships, and helping others navigate challenging situations with confidence.
• Strong technical tax knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sound professional judgment.
• Impeccable organizational skills.
• A genuine desire to serve as a trusted advisor to both clients and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Experience gained in public accounting, a law firm, the IRS, or another tax-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients and colleagues while helping manage a variety of federal, state, and local tax controversy matters, including IRS and State Tax Examinations, Administrative appeals and dispute resolution, Tax notices and information requests, Penalty abatement and collection matters, Tax research and controversy strategy, Client advocacy and representation before taxing authorities, Consultation with partners and engagement teams on complex tax matters, Development of client relationships and business opportunities within the practice.
• Depending on experience and level, this individual may also play a significant role in mentoring staff, developing processes, and helping drive the continued growth of the firm's tax controversy capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed