Tax Controversy Advisory Counsel

IBM

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Armonk, NY
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17 days ago
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TL;DR · Tax Controversy Advisory Counsel

The Tax Controversy Advisory / Counsel joins the Global Tax Controversy team to manage IRS examinations and disputes involving complex U.S. tax matters. This role serves as the primary liaison with IRS examination teams, coordinating overall audit strategies and managing Information Document Requests to drive issue resolution. The professional will defend company positions on transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, and other international tax issues while drafting protests and supporting litigation through IRS Appeals. Key responsibilities include advising senior leadership on risk assessments and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders like finance and accounting teams. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in U.S. and international tax matters, along with strong leadership skills to manage external advisors. This role addresses the critical business problem of navigating complex corporate tax regulations and managing high-stakes federal audit workstreams for a global organization.

What you'll do

  • Lead all aspects of IRS audits including developing strategies and managing Information Document Requests (IDRs).
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with IRS teams to ensure consistent engagement across audit workstreams.
  • Defend company tax positions regarding transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, and other international issues.
  • Manage dispute resolutions and escalations by drafting protests and engaging with IRS Appeals or litigation support.
  • Coordinate with internal finance, accounting, business teams, and external advisors to align on tax matters.
  • Advise senior leadership on audit developments, risk assessments, and potential strategic outcomes.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree (preferred).
  • Deep expertise in IRS tax controversy and audit experience, including managing IDRs and litigation support.
  • Deep technical expertise in U.S. and international tax matters, specifically transfer pricing and cross-border transactions.
  • Strong leadership skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage external advisors.
  • Ability to communicate audit strategy, risk assessments, and outcomes to senior leadership.

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