Federal Tax Controversy Specialist – Tax Controversy and Procedure

Job Description

Senior Consultant, Tax Controversy | Mazars

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Mazars, supporting the Federal Tax Specialty group. The company brings a forward-thinking approach to strategic tax advisory, offering tailored solutions that extend beyond basic compliance. This role is crucial for delivering value-driven planning, proactive risk management, and innovative strategies that align with client objectives. As a Senior Consultant, you will empower businesses to optimize their tax positions, manage costs effectively, and capitalize on growth opportunities through expert federal tax controversy services.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Oak Brook, IL; Clearwater, FL; Charleston, SC; Knoxville, TN
• Pay: $86300–$143800 yearly
• Team: Federal Tax Specialty, Tax Controversy and Procedure practice
• Mission: Provide comprehensive federal tax controversy services to firm clients, addressing complex tax issues and IRS procedures as part of a growing practice.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, DMI (Decision Modeling, Inc.) Interest and Penalty software or similar interest-netting tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Service Delivery: Provide federal tax controversy services to firm clients, leveraging a forward-thinking approach as a key member of a growing Tax Controversy and Procedure practice.
• Issue Resolution: Lead critical efforts in gathering and documenting facts, thoroughly researching and analyzing complex federal tax issues and IRS procedures, and drafting various types of essential written correspondence, including letters, tax memos, and file documentation.
• Client Advocacy: Advise and assist clients with a broad range of IRS matters, such as managing IRS notices, resolving IRS account issues, navigating penalty abatement requests, addressing entity classification election issues, and facilitating requests for TAS assistance, along with other IRS practice and procedure matters.
• Audit & Appeals Support: Provide comprehensive support during IRS audits and administrative appeals, which includes preparing detailed IDR/NOPA responses, crafting formal protests, and developing other necessary written correspondence to effectively represent client interests.
• Engagement Management: Proactively manage and coordinate communications with clients and internal engagement team members, ensuring smooth information flow and collaborative problem-solving throughout the tax controversy process.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a closely related field, providing a foundational understanding essential for performing senior-level federal tax controversy work.
• Experience: Possess a minimum of 2 years of professional experience, specifically gained in public accounting, or demonstrate specialized expertise in federal interest computation and/or complex, multi-year federal tax calculations relevant to controversy matters.
• Skills: Exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, alongside a comprehensive understanding of federal interest rules, regulations, revenue procedures, and IRS guidelines. This includes a proven ability to research and analyze complex tax scenarios effectively.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field; holding a current and valid CPA, EA, JD, or LLM credential; and possessing proficiency with DMI (Decision Modeling, Inc.) Interest and Penalty software or similar interest-netting tools.