Senior Tax Planning Manager

Brewer Morris; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris is seeking a Senior Manager to lead federal tax controversy activities within its corporate tax group in the United States. The role focuses on owning examinations, coordinating with tax authorities and external advisors, and evaluating tax positions using ASC 740 guidance.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in federal tax controversy, experience in large corporate or public accounting settings, and strong Excel and data analytics skills. CPA or bar membership is a plus.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive corporate tax experience.
• Experience in federal tax controversy and examinations.
• Experience in large corporate or public accounting environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal taxation and ASC 740.
• Ability to defend complex tax positions.
• CPA or active bar membership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead federal tax examinations and serve as a primary contact for tax authorities and external advisors.
• Manage responses to audit requests, including IDRs, notices, supporting documentation, and technical analysis.
• Research and document complex federal tax positions and prepare technical memoranda.
• Support the evaluation of uncertain tax positions and related ASC 740 matters.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen tax controls, processes, and audit readiness.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and other business teams on tax planning and compliance matters.
• Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments and communicate potential business impacts.
• Utilize tax technology, automation, and data analytics to improve research and reporting processes.
• Support and mentor other members of the tax team.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Tax technology

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

MST/JD/LL.M. in Taxation

Job description

A large, established organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Federal Tax Controversy to join its corporate tax team. This role will take ownership of federal tax examinations and controversy matters, partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to manage audit activity, evaluate tax positions, and reduce future tax risk.

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead federal tax examinations and serve as a primary contact for tax authorities and external advisors.
• Manage responses to audit requests, including IDRs, notices, supporting documentation, and technical analysis.
• Research and document complex federal tax positions and prepare technical memoranda.
• Support the evaluation of uncertain tax positions and related ASC 740 matters.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen tax controls, processes, and audit readiness.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and other business teams on tax planning and compliance matters.
• Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments and communicate potential business impacts.
• Utilize tax technology, automation, and data analytics to improve research and reporting processes.
• Support and mentor other members of the tax team.

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, with strong exposure to federal tax controversy and examinations.
• Experience gained within a large corporate tax environment and/or public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal corporate taxation and ASC 740.
• Experience researching and defending complex tax positions.
• Advanced Excel and strong tax technology/data skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly when explaining complex tax matters to senior stakeholders.
• MST, JD, LL.M. in Taxation, or similar advanced tax/legal education preferred. xzgxqkn
• CPA or active bar membership is a plus.