The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in a wide array of federal authority matters, including tax disputes, audits, appeals, collections, and/or litigation. In this role, you will lead a team of professionals and collaborate with clients to develop strategies for resolving tax controversies and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. Additionally, you will interact directly with IRS and state tax authorities.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage tax controversy matters, including audits, appeals, penalties, collections, and litigation support

• Develop and implement strategies to resolve tax disputes efficiently and effectively

• Represent clients in tax audits, appeals, and tax authority collections matters

• Conduct thorough research on tax laws and regulations to support tax positions

• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to provide comprehensive tax solutions

• Stay up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization

• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely and accurate completion

• Provide guidance and support to junior tax staff and assist in their professional development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related discipline

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in tax controversy with strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws

• Qualified to practice before the IRS (i.e., JD, CPA, or EA) 

• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication and negotiation abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• LLM or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

• Experience specifically with the IRS or state tax authority

"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $181,900 - $247,800. For Washington residents, Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $200,100 - $272,600. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $209,200 - $285,000. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.  

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance 

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