National Tax Controversy Manager/Director

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 119,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking an experienced Manager/Director – National Tax Controversy to join our National Tax Office in Minnesota. You will lead the National Tax Controversy team, represent clients before the IRS in examinations and appeals, and develop policies and tools to support controversy work.

You will partner with client-service teams, deliver thought leadership, and mentor professionals while upholding integrity and urgency in resolving complex tax matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• LLM or Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• CPA required (Juris Doctorate or Enrolled Agent may be accepted in lieu of CPA).
• 6 years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm, driving strategic management.
• 10+ years of experience in tax advocacy, examination, controversy or account resolution preferred.
• Prior experience at the IRS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help lead and grow the National Tax Controversy team.
• Represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service in examinations and appeals, handle tax account and collection issues, and prepare penalty abatement and relief requests.
• Support client-relationship professionals with tax controversy issues.
• Manage development of controversy-related policies, procedures, tools, and resources.
• Draft internal and external articles/blogs/communications.
• Develop and present tax controversy webcasts for CLA professionals.
• Collaborate with Tax Quality and National Tax Office professionals on other projects and firm-wide initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Tax research

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

LLM or Master’s in Taxation preferred

Job description

CLA is seeking an experienced Manager/Director – National Tax Controversy to join our National Tax Office in Minnesota. You will lead the National Tax Controversy team, represent clients before the IRS in examinations and appeals, and develop policies and tools to support controversy work.

You will partner with client-service teams, deliver thought leadership, and mentor professionals while upholding integrity and urgency in resolving complex tax matters.