Senior Tax Associate - Advocacy & Controversy Tax

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm that provides clients with a genuine coast‑to‑coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) offer professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.

• Provide tax advocacy services on criminal and civil matters, including participation in IRS audits and administrative hearings.
• Advocate on clients’ behalf before the collection and examination divisions of the Internal Revenue Service throughout the United States and all 50 state tax agencies.
• Research and consult on various tax matters, respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries, and make recommendations to the client.
• Conduct business fraud investigations.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service.
• Invest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, a positive attitude, and high ethical standards.

• You are seeking an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry and become an industry expert for the clients you serve.
• You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face‑to‑face with clients to find creative solutions to complex challenges.
• You want to work for a leading advisory firm that serves various market clients and whose owners prioritize the best interests of their clients and employees.
• You value your development and want a firm that provides autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs.
• You want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical accounting skills for a career with endless opportunities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or an equivalent field (Master’s Degree, MST, JD, or other advanced degree is a plus).
• CPA, CFE, or Enrolled Agent certifications highly desired.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in a professional services firm providing tax compliance services or equivalent in a government agency; experience in tax examination, tax advocacy, or controversy is a plus.
• Former experience specializing in forensic accounting and investigative matters related to government investigations and tax advocacy highly desired.
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project‑management, communication skills, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel).
• Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, exhibit appropriate ethical knowledge, and a sense of urgency and quality focus.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and comfortably interact with senior‑level client personnel, including supporting the preparation of and participating in executive briefings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong project‑management and facilitation skills.
• Flexibility to travel to client sites as needed and ability to work beyond core business hours for client engagements.

The pay rate range for this position is $95,000 to $130,110. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to the applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

Baker Tilly is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law.