Tax Director - State and Local Tax - Controversy

Tax Director - State and Local Tax - Controversy

.) Tax Director - State and Local Tax - Controversy

Job Description -

The PricewaterhouseCoopers State and Local Tax (SALT) practice is dedicated to helping its clients assess their state and local tax burden by recommending solutions that support their overall business objectives and provide support so that their filling positions are consistent with good business practices and with the states' applicable tax laws and rules. Our practice is structured as a true network of well respected state and local tax professionals, including many former key state officials. As a national network, we assign SALT professionals best suited to address our clients' needs, without regard to geographic barriers. Whether a company is undergoing a complicated business restructuring, grappling with the adoption on FASB Interpretation No. 48, or interested in advice on day-to-day developments, our SALT practice is well suited to address state and local tax needs. Our national State Income/Franchise Audit Defense Team works as an extension of the client's in-house tax department to: facilitate involvement in voluntary disclosure programs with the states, reduce corporation income and franchise tax audit assessments, identify potential overpayments of tax that may be refunded, close existing audits, suggest corrective measures to prevent future controversy and identify favorable filing positions for subsequent tax filings. The National Audit Defense Team is comprised of seasoned practitioners throughout the U.S., many of whom held high-level income/franchise tax positions within state tax governments. These individuals possess a unique knowledge of audit procedures and unwritten policies that can be a tremendous asset when properly utilized.

Knowledge Preferred:

Extensive knowledge of IRS structure and strategic forward planning, including negotiations, issue resolutions, examinations and appeals, internal controversy resolution, excise tax, technical consulting, audit support and information reporting and withholding.

Thorough knowledge of tax minimization planning, consulting, tax compliance and business planning services.

Thorough knowledge of State Department of Revenue and state taxing authority practices and procedures.

Skills Preferred:
Extensive technical state and local tax consulting and compliance skills, including drafting technical and legal arguments, experienced in the state audit and administrative appeals process, nexus determinations, advocacy skills, tax shelter reporting rules and tax controversies.

Thorough experience identifying and addressing client needs: developing and sustaining deep client relationships using networking, negotiation and persuasion skills to identify and sell potential new service opportunities; preparing and presenting complex written and verbal materials; and defining resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collection.

Thorough experience as a team leader: leading teams to generate a vision, establish direction and motivate members, create an atmosphere of trust, leverage diverse views, coach staff, and encourage improvement and innovation.

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: 8

Minimum Degree(s) and Certification(s) Required:

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting required. Master of Science in Taxation, Juris Doctor with Accounting or Tax, or Master of Law in Taxation preferred.

Certified Public Accountant, Enrolled Agent or Member of the Bar required.