Our Tax Controversy Practice represents individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations in disputes with federal, state, and local tax authorities. We are seeking a driven, results-oriented Tax Controversy Director with 5+ years of dedicated tax controversy and leadership experience.
Position Overview:
As Tax Controversy Director, you will oversee a large, fast-moving inventory of active cases while directly representing clients in complex IRS examinations and litigation matters. This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced tax attorney ready to manage both a substantial caseload and a team of tax professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage a large, active case inventory (hundreds of concurrent matters), ensuring strict adherence to IRS deadlines and procedural requirements across the team.
- Represent clients directly in IRS audits, appeals, collections matters, and Tax Court litigation
- Draft and review legal memoranda, IRS correspondence, and Tax Court petitions.
- Conduct and oversee legal research on the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, case law, and IRS guidance.
- Direct the preparation and negotiation of Offers in Compromise, Installment Agreements, penalty abatement requests, and other tax resolutions.
- Oversee collection due process hearings, trust fund recovery penalty matters, and innocent spouse claims.
- Train, mentor, and manage a team of tax professionals, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional development.
- Interact with clients and government agencies in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintain oversight of case files, documentation, and legal records across the team's caseload.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Maryland preferred).
- 5+ years of dedicated tax controversy experience, including IRS audits, collections, and Tax Court litigation.
- REQUIRED: 2+ years of experience in a formal supervisory or management role.
- Proven ability to oversee a large, fast-moving case inventory (hundreds of active cases) while enforcing strict IRS deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience training and mentoring tax professionals to deliver successful resolutions.
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
- LL.M. in Taxation or CPA license is a plus, but not required.
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Professional development / continuing education
