Tax Senior Associate -Corporate Tax- National Tax

Baker Tilly•Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm. This role is for a Senior in our National Tax Practice Services. It's an opportunity to be a valued advisor delivering industry-focused advisory services to a variety of market clients. Baker Tilly is one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, offering a secure career, flexibility in how and where work is done, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership. The role is fast-paced and mentally stimulating, involving working face-to-face with clients to negotiate and advocate for their IRS and state tax matters. The firm serves various market clients, and its owners prioritize both client and employee interests, with transparent decision-making. The role involves analyzing complex federal tax issues, developing practical solutions, strong technical writing, deciphering new tax authorities, collaborating with national office professionals, and working on tax aspects of transactions and nonroutine events. The goal is to build a long-term career as a recognized technical specialist and trusted advisor.

Requirements

4-Year Degree, License eligible required
Three (3)+ years of experience in corporate tax, partnership tax, M&A tax, tax controversy, or a related technical tax specialty required
Demonstrated experience researching and analyzing complex federal income tax issues
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting technical memoranda and tax analyses
Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Demonstrated commitment to technical excellence, continuous learning, and exceptional client service
Interest in developing specialized expertise and serving as a technical resource within a national tax organization

Nice To Haves

JD, LL.M. (Taxation), CPA, or combination preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare technical memoranda, tax analyses, opinion support, and other written work products addressing complex tax issues.
Research federal income tax issues and strategies and assist in providing technical advice to engagement teams and clients.
Assist in providing tax advocacy and controversy services on civil matters, make recommendations to the client for consideration, and represent clients for IRS notice responses, penalty abatement requests, and other IRS negotiations.
Assist with tax analysis of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, financings, and internal restructurings.
Assist in the continued development and growth of Baker Tilly's tax opinion and technical consulting practice.
Assist in developing internal and external thought leadership, articles, presentations, webinars, and training materials.
Work directly with team members and senior leaders primarily within the corporate, partnership, and controversy practices.
Collaborate with professionals across international tax, accounting methods, compensation and benefits, SALT, ASC 740, and other specialty practices on multidisciplinary projects.