HDG #1105- Business Tax Services- Tax Controversy- Senior

HDG #1105- Business Tax Services - Tax Controversy - Senior

Location: Minneapolis

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Salary: Competitive

Date: Aug 11, 2025

Job Description

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Tax Controversy Senior

Our National Tax Department (NTD) serves high-profile, national and multinational clients, providing a range of domestic and international transactional tax planning services and tax-related advisory services. The combination of knowledge and experience forms the basis of our ability to assist clients in meeting their business objectives. We believe that by managing our clients' tax obligations responsibly and proactively we can make a critical difference.

The Opportunity

Our tax controversy services team uses an enterprise-wide approach with global tax risk and controversy management to prevent, manage, and resolve tax controversies. You will be at the heart of this effort.

Your Key Responsibilities

Our global tax controversy network is uniquely positioned to help businesses with their tax controversy issues. You will be involved in all aspects of controversy management and dispute resolution including assisting clients before the IRS Exam and Appeals Divisions, penalty relief and abatement requests, and advising on Alternative Dispute Resolution.

• Assist in resolving Client IRS account issues, including the following:
• Drafting Forms 2848 and 8821 for Client signature
• Reviewing IRS notices, tax returns, and transcripts to identity issues on the account
• Calling the IRS as a 2848 or 8821 representative to request collection holds, first-time abatements, review the account with an IRS agent, and advocate for resolution of the identified issue
• Drafting correspondence to the IRS, including:
• Reasonable Cause penalty abatements
• Form 843, Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement
• Form 12153, Request for Collection Due Process or Equivalent Hearing
• Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund
• Other miscellaneous tasks, such as:
• Tax research (Internal Revenue Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Revenue Rulings, etc)
• Assist with Client Representation and project management within the context of an IRS examination

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Researching tax issues to develop effective tax resolution strategies
• Translating complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables
• Building effective long-term relationships with our clients, understanding their unique needs to provide a tailored service
• Communicating complex tax issues to non-tax professionals and clients

To Qualify for the Role You Must Have

• A bachelor's degree
• Ability to obtain a CPA certification or licensed attorney designation
• Work experience in government or a professional tax organization

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

What We Look For

We're interested in people who are ready to become a part of a highly engaged, diverse, and dynamic team to help us continue to make a real difference to our clients. If you have a strong client focus, the ability to develop meaningful relationships and the ambition to deliver above and beyond expectations, this role is for you.

What We Offer You

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $81,500 to $134,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $97,800 to $153,100. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.