Senior Manager - Tax Policy & Advocacy

AICPA•Washington, DC

1d•$155,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Represent the Association’s interests in legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts. Monitor, review, and evaluate tax legislative and regulatory issues in two assigned technical tax areas. Work with and motivate volunteer technical resource panels to maximize the effectiveness, quality, and productivity of advocacy efforts. Develop professionally written advocacy positions and communicate them to the IRS, Treasury, Congressional tax-writing committees, other tax-policy developers and administrators, members, and the public. Collaborate with other AICPA teams, including Congressional and Legislative Affairs and Tax Practice Management and Ethics. This individual-contributor position reports to the Director - Tax Policy & Advocacy and follows a hybrid work schedule. Lead the development of advocacy positions, including comment letters, position papers, testimony for Congressional and IRS hearings, and other advocacy documents focused on legislative or regulatory changes in assigned technical areas. Manage technical resource panels to identify issues and coordinate the development and submission of approved advocacy positions. Coordinate communication of practical information about tax developments and advocacy efforts to educate members and the public. Support Association programs through collaboration with other teams, state societies, and outside organizations. Develop and maintain relationships with government officials, Congress, state societies, and other organizations to advance advocacy positions and stay informed about current issues.

Requirements

At least 8 years of related experience.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
CPA designation.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of professionally written advocacy positions, including comment letters, position papers, testimony for Congressional and IRS hearings, and other advocacy documents.
Manage technical resource panels to identify tax legislative and regulatory issues.
Coordinate the development and submission of approved advocacy positions in assigned technical areas.
Coordinate and help communicate practical information about tax legislative and regulatory developments and related advocacy efforts to members and the public.
Support Association programs by collaborating with other Association teams, state societies, and outside organizations.
Develop and maintain relationships with individuals at the IRS, Treasury, Congress, state societies, and other organizations to promote advocacy positions and stay informed about current issues.
Collaborate with AICPA teams, including Congressional and Legislative Affairs and Tax Practice Management and Ethics.