RSM US LLP

Senior Manager, Tax Controversy

RSM US LLP

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Fort Lauderdale • California • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $170,700 - $342,700 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Advise RSM clients and internal engagement teams on IRS procedural and controversy issues
  • Represent clients before the IRS
  • Research, analyze, and consult on complex IRS practice and procedure matters
  • Advise engagement teams and clients on procedural strategy in IRS examinations and IRS Appeals
  • Lead and support the defense of federal tax credits during IRS examinations
  • Develop and execute examination and Appeals strategies
  • Prepare written submissions to the IRS
  • Serve as a national technical resource for IRS practice, procedure, and tax controversy matters
  • Manage, mentor, and develop staff and managers

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university
  • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA; If not CPA eligible: licensed attorney or Enrolled Agent
  • Minimum of eight years of tax experience with deep understanding and experience in IRS practice and procedures, and IRS Controversy
  • Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to office regularly and client sites as needed
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others and managing a team to achieve operational or project goals
  • Ability to perform essential job functions, including meeting client service and performance goals
  • Demonstrates project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy without compromising quality of work product
  • Ability to work in high pressure environments and maintain concentration while sitting at a desk and working on a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Client service mindset, ensuring high-quality support, responsiveness and collaborative engagement with tax teams, internal teams, and clients
  • Willingness and ability to work extended non-standards hours during peak periods
Benefits
  • Competitive benefits and compensation package
  • Flexibility in schedule
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
IRS practiceIRS procedurestax controversytax credits defensewritten submissionsanalytical skillsproject managementMicrosoft Excel
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborative workteam managementclient service mindsetability to work under pressureability to manage multiple priorities
Certifications
CPAlicensed attorneyEnrolled Agent