Senior Tax Manager – US Controversy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee all components of IRS audits pertaining to the U.S. consolidated income tax return.

• Formulate audit strategies, manage Information Document Requests (IDRs), coordinate responses to audits, and facilitate issue resolution with IRS examination teams.

• Provide support for tax controversies and dispute resolution, which includes drafting protests, engaging with IRS Appeals, and assisting with litigation activities as needed.

• Aid in initiating new audit cycles, including qualified amended returns and foreign tax credit redeterminations when applicable.

• Assist in concluding audit cycles, encompassing Revenue Agent Report (RAR) computations and associated audit closing tasks.

• Support various tax issues including state, international, employment, due diligence, risk mitigation, withholding, and related matters.

• Manage tax audit preparedness by documenting significant transactions and other pertinent information.

• Contribute to ongoing enhancements in tax controversy processes, documentation standards, and audit readiness practices.

• Identify controversy risks and aid in developing strategies to mitigate exposure and achieve positive results.

• Collaborate with finance, accounting, business teams, and external advisors to compile facts, align technical positions, and coordinate audit support.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Extensive experience in corporate tax, tax controversy, tax audits, or similar areas.

• Strong familiarity with U.S. federal income tax issues and the IRS audit process.

• Proven capability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in creating technical documentation and correspondence.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across various functions and work efficiently with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• CPA, JD, or other relevant advanced degrees or certifications preferred.

• Experience in managing large corporate IRS audits and controversy cases preferred.

• Familiarity with IRS Appeals and support for tax litigation preferred.

• Experience in audit cycle management, including qualified amended returns, foreign tax credit redeterminations, and RAR computations preferred.

• Knowledge of state, international, employment, and withholding tax issues preferred.

• Background in a large multinational corporate setting preferred.

• Strong technical tax and analytical skills preferred.

• Good judgment and problem-solving abilities preferred.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills preferred.

• Ability to influence and build credibility across teams preferred.

• Proactive attitude with an emphasis on execution and continuous improvement preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary/commission according to the plan.

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan.

• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Contributions to retirement by the company.

• Fidelity resources and planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance provided.

• Adoption assistance available.

• Paid parental leave offered.

• Disability insurance included.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Paid time off for vacations or illnesses.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• In-person New Hire Orientation on Day 1.