Tax Controversy Senior (Hybrid)

Ascend Partner Firms • New York, NY

9h • $90,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

LMC is seeking an experienced and motivated Tax Controversy Senior Associate to join its full-service public accounting and advisory firm. The role offers the opportunity to expand technical expertise, take ownership of client engagements, work directly with firm leadership, and contribute to the growth of the Tax Controversy practice. The successful candidate will handle complex tax matters and advocate for clients before federal, state, and local taxing authorities.

The position includes meaningful exposure to firm leadership, opportunities to manage increasingly complex engagements, develop client relationships, mentor junior professionals, and take on greater responsibility as the practice expands. LMC describes a path for professional growth and advancement to Tax Controversy Manager and beyond. The role offers flexible hours and hybrid options. The annual base salary range is $90,000–$120,000; actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and skill level.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 2–4 years of relevant experience in public accounting, tax controversy, tax compliance, or a related field.
• CPA, EA, JD, or LL.M. in Taxation required, or on track to receive licensing.
• Prior experience dealing directly with the IRS and/or state and local taxing authorities.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and administrative procedures.
• Excellent technical research and writing skills, including the ability to analyze complex tax issues and turn findings into clear, concise, persuasive written submissions.
• Experience drafting technical memoranda, penalty abatement requests, protest letters, and substantive client correspondence.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assignments, and collaborate effectively with partners, managers, and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Represent individuals, businesses, partnerships, and other entities before the IRS and state and local taxing authorities.
• Manage tax controversy matters from initial notice review through resolution, including examinations, audits, appeals, assessments, and collection matters.
• Research complex federal, state, and local tax issues and prepare technical memoranda, written analyses, and client correspondence.
• Draft penalty abatement requests, reasonable cause statements, protest letters, appeals, audit responses, and other substantive submissions.
• Apply the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, IRS guidance, Internal Revenue Manual procedures, case law, and state and local tax authority guidance to client matters.
• Handle penalty abatement requests, installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, collection alternatives, and other tax resolution matters.
• Review tax returns, transcripts, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies and develop resolution strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients, taxing authorities, and internal engagement teams.
• Manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and client relationships while maintaining a high standard of work product.
• Assist in developing internal procedures, training materials, and best practices for the growing practice.
• Develop client relationships, mentor junior professionals, and take on increasing responsibility as the practice grows.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible hours and hybrid options to support work-life balance.
• Unlimited growth potential and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior