Lead Tax Manager – Federal Income Tax

Role Overview

• Responsible for supporting federal income tax audits, including drafting responses to IRS information document requests.
• Analysis and interpretation of existing and upcoming U.S. federal income tax legislation to identify opportunities to minimize the organization’s legal tax liabilities.
• Play a critical role in navigating the complexities of income tax controversy.
• Help resolve tax disputes to minimize the company’s tax liabilities.
• Works collaboratively with others including other business units (e.g., legal, business operations, accounting, etc.) to develop and provide complete, accurate responses.
• Organizes and compiles information and responds to Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments, and other tax controversy matters.
• Evaluates tax issues throughout the tax controversy life cycle, including assistance with scenario modeling for planning.
• Exercises sound business judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.
• Prepares tax research to advise management of the federal income tax and related accounting implications of IRS Audit activities.
• Coordinate, prepare, or review amended federal income tax returns required for identified claims not handled in regular audit activities.
• Responsible for meeting all required deadlines.

Requirements

• Technical knowledge of federal laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and self-management.
• Proficiency in tax software and other financial management tools such as Excel, Power BI, Onesource, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• At least 5+ years of experience in tax controversy, tax compliance, income tax planning for corporations and/or partnerships, or a related field.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and CPA Certification.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone