Senior Consultant, Federal Specialty

Forvis Mazars•Chicago, IL

2d•$78,400 - $156,800

About The Position

The Senior Consultant will provide federal tax controversy services to firm clients as part of a growing Tax Controversy and Procedure practice. The role handles a wide variety of tax controversy matters, including gathering and documenting facts, researching and analyzing complex tax issues and IRS procedures, and drafting correspondence such as letters, tax memoranda, and file documentation. The consultant advises and assists clients with IRS notices and account issues, penalty abatement requests, entity classification election issues, requests for Taxpayer Advocate Service assistance, and other IRS practice and procedure matters. The role also supports IRS audits and administrative appeals and manages communications with clients and engagement team members. The Federal Tax Specialty provides strategic tax advisory services beyond compliance, with a focus on tailored planning, proactive risk management, and innovative strategies aligned with client objectives. Forvis Mazars, LLP describes its work environment as flexible and focused on learning, growth, and employee support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in public accounting, or specialized expertise in federal interest computation and/or complex, multi-year federal tax calculations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field.
Current and valid CPA, EA, JD, or LLM credential.
Understanding of interest rules, regulations, revenue procedures, and IRS guidelines, with the ability to research and analyze complex scenarios.
Proficiency with DMI (Decision Modeling, Inc.) Interest and Penalty software or similar interest-netting tools.

Responsibilities

Provide federal tax controversy services to firm clients as part of the Tax Controversy and Procedure practice.
Gather and document facts, research and analyze complex tax issues and IRS procedures, and draft written correspondence such as letters, tax memoranda, and file documentation.
Advise and assist clients with IRS notices, IRS account issues, penalty abatement requests, entity classification election issues, requests for Taxpayer Advocate Service assistance, and other IRS practice and procedure matters.
Assist with IRS audits and administrative appeals, including preparing IDR/NOPA responses, protests, and other written correspondence.
Manage communications with clients and engagement team members.