Tax Controversy Manager- Mount Arlington, NJ
Location: Mount Arlington
Years of experience: 5+ Years
Job Overview
Consistently ranked as one of the Best Place to Work in the State of New Jersey, Nisivoccia, a well-established, regional CPA firm seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tax Controversy Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in tax area and tax notice resolution, with a CPA or Enrolled Agent. This role involves managing and resolving tax disputes.
Position Summary
The Tax Controversy Manager works directly with clients, firm’s partners, and staff in resolving tax notices for various entities and individuals. The ability to professionally handle sensitive/confidential information is a must. Potential candidates for the position include knowledgeable tax managers who no longer wish to work long hours of tax season.
• Handle and resolve tax notices from federal, state, and local tax authorities for individuals and entities.
• Assist in representing client in tax audit, examinations, and appeals.
• Handle abatement process of federal and state penalties. Going to Federal or state tax court is not required.
• Develop and implement strategies to manage tax controversies and minimize tax liabilities.
• Interact with internal and external clients, including correspondence via email and phone calls.
• Manage and organize staff in tax controversy area to efficiently respond to notices.
• Work effectively, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the partners, principals, directors, and senior managers.
Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work arrangements including potential work from home
• 37.5 hour work week – all additional hours are paid or put into an additional PTO bank
• 18 days of PTO plus 7 holidays
• Employer profit sharing contribution to 401k plan
• Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Short/Long term disability
• Employer paid personal Wealth Management plan
• Bonus for earning CPA
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA or Enrolled Agent certification is required. No law license is required.
• 7-10 years of experience in tax
• History of delivering excellent service to clients
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Experience working with federal, state, and local tax authorities responding to tax notices preferred
• Familiar with IRS, New Jersey and other state processes for abatement and appeal of penalties preferred
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and in tax software is a plus.
• Strong leadership and team management skills
Culture
The firm maintains a strong culture where employees and clients are treated as family. We offer our people unparalleled support through proactive stewardship. Nisivoccia gives back to our community by participating in our nonprofit client events, volunteering, and sponsorship opportunities. Every member of our team enjoys a strong work life balance and flexible hours. All employees participate in technical and soft skills training and development that include:
• Marketing and Business Development in person and webinar training programs
• State-of-Career lunches with partners and managers
• One-on-One Executive Coaching for future leaders
• Nisivoccia Financial Learning Program (lunch and learns) – presented by Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors
• Quality of Life Committee committed to continuously building a better work experience, boosting employee morale and creating a fun and engaged environment for employees
• Young Professional and Women’s networking events hosted by the firm
• Ability to attend client and networking events as a representative of the firm
• On-going celebrations throughout the year that include family picnics, employee golf outings, luncheons, happy hours, holiday party and a variety of other fun experiences
• Leading edge technology that enables more efficient and productive working arrangements