Washington National Tax - Controversy Manager

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Are you experienced in federal interest computations? Would you like to assist in resolving federal interest matters involving a vast array of taxpayers and industries? Do you enjoy legal research and client advocacy? Do you have a passion for applying your knowledge of federal interest to attain the best outcomes for your clients? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you should consider a career in Deloitte's National Tax Controversy Services practice with a focus on federal interest! Recruiting for this role ends on May 31st, 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare federal interest computations for varying purposes including financial statement reporting, tax planning, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and litigation settlement, interest reviews, and IRS refund claims.
  • Assist clients and Deloitte engagement teams with federal interest and IRS account related matters.
  • Prepare written correspondence to the IRS and Deloitte engagement teams regarding federal interest and IRS account related matters.
  • Communicate with the IRS on behalf of clients to resolve federal interest and IRS account related matters.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of federal interest computation experience
  • 5+ years of IRS account transcript research and comprehension experience
  • IRS, Treasury, Big 4 / large / boutique accounting firm, law firm, or relevant industry experience
  • Knowledge of TaxInterest Netting software or other comparable interest software
  • A federal interest subject matter expert
  • Proven ability to grow and manage a book of business
  • Ability to balance multiple assignments and other responsibilities while meeting prescribed deadlines
  • Professional demeanor and strong communication skills, both written and oral
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week
  • Ability to travel up to 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain: Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA. If not CPA eligible, one of the other designations listed below based on role requirements and business approval: Licensed attorney, Enrolled Agent, Project Management Professional (PMP), Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA)

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • Advanced degree such as Masters of Tax, JD, and/or LLM
  • Knowledge of Bloomberg Tax & Accounting Corporate Tax Analyzer software
  • A multi-year federal tax computation subject matter expert

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual incentive program based on individual and organizational performance
  • Broad range of employee benefits
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