Location: Washington, Houston, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Boston - Open

US – Tax – BTS – Tax Controversy and Risk Management Services – Senior Manager

EY’s National Tax Department (NTD) serves high-profile, national and multinational clients, providing a range of domestic and international transactional tax planning services and tax-related advisory services. The combination of knowledge and experience forms the basis of our ability to assist clients in meeting their business objectives. We believe that by managing our clients’ tax obligations responsibly and proactively we can make a critical difference, and you’ll be at the heart of this mission.

The opportunity

Our global tax controversy network is uniquely positioned to help businesses assess, prevent, manage and resolve their tax controversy issues. This is a wonderful opportunity to work remotely, if desired, while supporting EY’s objective to provide global tax risk and controversy management that is holistic, integrated and end-to-end.

Your key responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include:

• Taking a lead role in representing and resolving disputes for clients before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), including: the IRS examination functions for both business and individuals; the IRS Service Center; IRS Appeals; and IRS Collections.

• Researching and advising clients on IRS procedural issues, including finding solutions to novel or unique procedural issues.

• Drafting responses to IRS notices, penalty abatement requests, IDR responses, and protests.

• Communicating complex tax issues to non-tax professionals and clients.

• Assessing and advising clients about risks and risk mitigation.

• Assisting and advising client on pre-filing controversy management and best practices for documentation.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or a law or business degree with some experience in tax or a related field

• Professional credentials - CPA, JD, or enrolled agent

• Substantial experience working within professional services, professional tax organizations and/or government

• High level of proficiency in the research and understanding of complex Internal Revenue Code sections and other U.S. tax authorities in areas of limited prior expertise

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Excellent writing, communication, collaboration and negotiation skills

• Ability to work and communicate with both internal and external clients

What we look for

We are interested in professionals who are ready to become a part of a highly engaged, diverse and dynamic team to help us continue to make a real difference to our clients.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.