Senior Tax Controversy Manager

Whirlpool•Chicago, IL

7d•$112,500 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Manager of Tax Controversy position to join our Global Tax Team. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Tax Controversy, you will play a pivotal role in managing and defending the company’s tax positions across multiple, concurrent global tax audits. As a senior leader in a large multinational manufacturing enterprise, you will oversee high-stakes audit cycles, coordinate complex Information Document Requests (IDRs), collaborate with internal legal and transfer pricing teams, and partner with external advisors to mitigate exposure and achieve optimal audit resolutions. This role is located at our WoW Studios Office in Chicago. Located in the historic Reid-Murdoch building, at the edge of the beautiful Chicago Riverwalk, WoW Studios and the World of Whirlpool host an immersive customer experience, inspiring audiences with Whirlpool Corporation’s iconic brands. This role is fully onsite and a comprehensive relocation package is available for eligible candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
JD from an accredited law school
6+ years of experience as a tax lawyer in tax positions at a law firm, global tax consulting firm, or a publicly-traded, multinational organization

Nice To Haves

LLM in Taxation
Proven ability to design, lead, and implement global tax planning strategies
Substantial experience on tax due diligence engagements
Significant capability to assess tax risk and identify issues that require escalation
Exceptional ability to work across functional areas, build consensus, and foster teamwork
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple competing projects
Ability to represent the tax department in project meetings and provide specific tax technical guidance to non-tax working groups

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for IRS audit teams and foreign tax authorities across multiple active examination cycles
Direct and manage responses to tax authority requests, including Information Document Requests (IDRs), Notices of Proposed Adjustment (NOPAs), and Revenue Agent Reports (RARs)
Draft, review, and refine technical protest letters, position papers, and audit submissions
Develop and execute defendable audit strategies to resolve contentious, high-value tax issues
Work with global colleagues to monitor and resolve international tax audit activity
Collaborate with domestic tax, transfer pricing, and international tax teams to evaluate audit risk and build “ audit-ready” files and robust factual/legal documentation
Assess the impact of evolving tax laws, regulations, judicial precedents, and IRS procedural updates on open tax years and audit strategies
Provide risk assessments and financial impact data to leadership regarding potential audit outcomes and settlement opportunities
Manage relationships and workflows with external legal counsel, Big 4 accounting firms, and specialized controversy advisors