Tax Controversy Manager / Senior Manager (Hybrid)

Tax Controversy Manager / Senior Manager (Hybrid) Columbus, OH

Pay: $140,000 $180,000 + bonus potential

Be the one people call when the IRS does. A long-established Midwest CPA and advisory firm is building out its tax controversy specialty and wants a Manager or Senior Manager in Columbus to lead exams, appeals and disputes. Hybrid, with no mandated office schedule.

What you'll do:

- Lead IRS and state tax examinations, administrative appeals and dispute resolution

- Handle notices, information requests, penalty abatement and collection matters

- Build controversy strategy and research the technical issues behind it

- Represent and advocate for clients before taxing authorities

- Advise partners and engagement teams on complex tax matters

- Help grow a specialty practice, mentor staff and shape its processes

What you bring:

- Tax controversy experience from public accounting, a law firm, the IRS, a state taxing authority or a corporate tax department

- Strong technical tax knowledge and sound professional judgment

- Clear, confident communication with clients and authorities

- CPA, JD, EA or similar credential a plus

Why join:

- Highly visible specialist role with real influence

- Hybrid with no mandated office schedule

- Five weeks PTO plus a firm-wide shutdown week

- Room to help build a growing practice