Senior Tax Controversy Associate — Hybrid

Ascendtogether; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work options

Benefits package

Job summary

LMC is seeking an experienced Tax Controversy Senior Associate in New York to lead client engagements, advise on complex tax matters, and advocate before authorities. This role focuses on controversy matters across federal, state, and local levels with strong emphasis on writing, research, and client communication.

The successful candidate will manage examinations, appeals, and resolutions while collaborating with firm leadership and mentors. Hybrid work and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong research and writing abilities for technical tax issues.
• Ability to translate findings into clear client submissions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience communicating with clients and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Represent individuals, businesses, partnerships before IRS and state/local authorities.
• Manage tax controversy matters from notice review to resolution.
• Research federal, state, local tax issues and prepare memoranda and client letters.
• Draft penalty abatement requests, protest letters, and audit responses.
• Apply tax code, regs, guidance, and case law to client matters.
• Handle collection alternatives and offers in compromise.
• Review tax returns and transcripts to identify issues.
• Communicate with clients, authorities, and internal teams.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines with high-quality work.
• Assist in developing internal procedures and training materials.

Skills

Tax research

Writing skills

Client communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

LMC is seeking an experienced Tax Controversy Senior Associate in New York to lead client engagements, advise on complex tax matters, and advocate before authorities. This role focuses on controversy matters across federal, state, and local levels with strong emphasis on writing, research, and client communication.

The successful candidate will manage examinations, appeals, and resolutions while collaborating with firm leadership and mentors. Hybrid work and competitive compensation are offered.