Manager - Tax Controversy

CohnReznick• , CT

1d•Remote

About The Position

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Manager – Tax Controversy to join the team in our National Tax practice. YOUR TEAM/POSITION OVERVIEW. This position will support our National Tax Group . We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical and experienced Tax Controversy professional to join our team. As Tax Controversy Manager, you will play an integral role in assisting clients with responding to IRS and state tax matters to resolve them as favorably as possible. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in tax concepts and regulations, as well as the ability to deliver solid tax controversy services. This is a position that will be part of a new National Tax team and will report directly to the Head of Tax Controversy and Risk.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA, EA, JD or LLM preferred
IRS or solid controversy experience desirable
6+ years of broad, relevant experience in tax compliance, tax accounting, or tax consulting
Strong technical skills in tax concepts and rules
Good analytical skills and attention to detail
Good written and oral communication skills
Good interpersonal and organizational skills and intuition
Team player; ability to work effectively and independently with guidance in an environment of deadlines and concurrent projects
Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, Power Point and various tax research tools.

Responsibilities

Representing clients in IRS and other authorities’ tax controversy matters, including interacting with clients, engagement team members and IRS/state personnel
Researching complex federal and state tax topics and drafting and/or reviewing technical memoranda and tax alerts
Ensuring timely handling and identification of technical topics for training tax team members
Assisting client teams with complex transactions to identify risk areas prior to transactions being executed
Assisting clients and engagement teams in identifying potential risk areas
Assisting with internal and external presentations
Being a tax technical resource to the Tax practice
Assisting in reviewing/enhancing tax policies and procedures to enhance quality and reduce risk