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Federal Tax Audit Manager needed for international company with headquarters in Nashville, TN area. This position is open due to retirement. 10-15 years of experience managing complex IRS audits: day to day income tax, excise tax audits, IRS large business experience required. Will own the process and be the face of the company with the IRS; Must have outstanding soft skills. Role is hybrid; in office 2 days per week (Tues, Wed). Relocation assistance will be tailored to the specific candidate’s situation.

The life with this client encompasses everything that inspires both the quality of their products and the quality of their people. Company-wide, you’ll find fast learners as well as people who are quick to embrace change and take an idea to the next level. Each opportunity is the fuel that drives an idea from inspiration to real-life.

Job Requirements

• Lead and manage all stages of U.S. federal tax audits and controversy, including corporate income tax, employment tax, withholding tax, and excise tax audits, for the various industries (automotive, financing and insurance)
• Develop and implement comprehensive audit defense plans in collaboration with federal tax compliance and tax planning teams, internal departments and external advisors
• Prepare and present clear and concise explanations of tax positions to IRS auditors
• Gather, review and deliver information to the IRS in response to information and document requests, including working with many internal information providers
• Attend regular meetings with the IRS and be the main contact person with IRS agents
• Assist with negotiating resolutions of tax controversies with IRS Appeals
• Work with the federal tax compliance and planning teams to research and analyze complex tax issues
• Work with the federal tax compliance and planning teams to build audit-ready files to support the company’s tax positions
• Work with the tax accounting team to ensure uncertain tax positions are correctly reported in the financial statements
• Implement tools to organize and track progress of audits, deadlines, deliverables etc.
• Keep management and other key stakeholders informed on federal tax audit matters
• Keep the state income tax compliance and audit teams informed of federal tax audit topics that may have an impact on state tax positions
• Build strong work relationships with key internal stakeholders (Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, IT, Legal, R&D, Purchasing, HR etc.)
• Stay current on changes in federal tax laws and IRS audit procedures
• Manage the performance and spend with external audit advisors
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, encourage open and transparent communication, promote diversity and reward employees’ initiatives that bring value to the company and the tax organization

Minimum Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required
• Advanced degree or professional certification preferred (CPA, LLM, JD, MBA, MA, MS)
• 10+ years of related experience at a professional level
• Relevant experience working directly with the IRS
• In-depth knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and IRS audit procedures
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Embrace use of technology for improvement of tax processes
• Be able to challenge status quo and persuade others to implement change
• Self-starter to build relationships in a large organization
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in scope and open to future rotation within other areas within the tax organization
• Ability to multi-task and manage workload efficiently

All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug and background screening.

**Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.**