Tax - General Attorney in San Francisco, CA

In-House

San Francisco, CA

Tax - General Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Attorney

1-2 yrs required

No

Senior Consultant, Tax Controversy - Deloitte National Tax Services

Position Summary:

- Experienced advocate with interest in resolving federal tax controversies
- Assist in resolving federal tax controversies for various types of taxpayers
- Conduct legal research and provide oral and written advocacy for clients
- Passion for applying knowledge of IRS practice and procedure for best outcomes
- Curiosity about IRS's new centralized partnership audit regime

Work you'll do:

- Part of experienced team of professionals committed to resolving tax controversies
- Provide in-depth knowledge of IRS practice and procedure
- Work with a wide variety of issues with the IRS
- Well-versed in achieving the best outcomes for clients
- Professionals with previous experience at the IRS and Treasury

Responsibilities include:

- Pre-examination audit readiness analysis
- Examination planning and representation
- IRS Appeals representation
- Drafting and negotiation of Private Letter Rulings and 9100 relief requests
- Drafting of tax opinions and memoranda
- Penalty abatement requests
- Litigation support

The Team:

- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s Federal Tax Controversy team provides dispute resolution services
- Serve clients ranging from Fortune 100 C-corporations to private equity funds and individuals
- Committed to leveraging research and advocacy expertise for best outcomes

Qualifications:

Required:

- 3+ years of tax experience
- 1-2 years of federal tax experience
- Experience in corporate and partnership tax
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related field
- Ability to work in a hybrid model requiring in-person work 2-3 days per week
- Previous experience at a law firm, IRS, Treasury, Big 4, or CPA firm
- Ability to travel 25% on average, based on work and clients served
- Active accreditations such as CPA, licensed attorney, enrolled agent, PMP, or CFA

Preferred:

- Advanced degree such as Masters of Tax, JD and/or LLM, Macc, or MBA
- Experience with federal tax controversy issues
- Excellent research and communication skills

Salary Information:

- Recruiting for this role until 5/31/2025
- Wage range: $66,570 to $151,580 (may vary based on factors such as skill sets, experience, and certifications)
- Eligible for discretionary annual incentive program based on individual and organizational performance

Benefits:

- Deloitte values its people and offers a broad range of benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers employees to make an impact

Deloitte's Purpose:

- Make an impact that matters for clients, people, and communities
- Creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society
- Focus on sustainability, equity, and trust in all aspects of work

Professional Development:

- Opportunities for employees at all levels to learn and grow
- Formal development programs and on-the-job learning experiences

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