Tax Controversy Senior Associate

Who we are:

LMC was founded in 2010 on the principle of delivering out-of-the-box, trusted, expert guidance. Great clients is one aspect, but it is our even greater staff that sets us apart.

For us, it’s about creating a positive work environment that offers flexibility and growth.

LMC is searching for an experienced and motivated Tax Controversy Senior Associate to join our team at a leading full-service public accounting and advisory firm.

This is an exciting opportunity for a tax professional looking to expand their technical expertise, take ownership of client engagements, work directly with firm leadership, and play an important role in the continued growth of our Tax Controversy practice.

The ideal candidate will have a strong tax background, excellent analytical and research abilities, and exceptional writing skills. We are looking for someone who enjoys solving complex tax problems, developing creative resolution strategies, and advocating on behalf of clients before federal, state, and local taxing authorities.

What You’ll Do:

Key Responsibilities

• Represent individuals, businesses, partnerships, and other entities before the IRS and state and local taxing authorities.
• Manage tax controversy matters from initial notice review through resolution, including examinations, audits, appeals, assessments, and collection matters.
• Research complex federal, state, and local tax issues and prepare detailed technical memoranda, written analyses, and client correspondence.
• Draft persuasive penalty abatement requests, reasonable cause statements, protest letters, appeals, audit responses, and other substantive submissions.
• Apply the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations, IRS guidance, Internal Revenue Manual procedures, case law, and state and local tax authority guidance to client matters.
• Handle penalty abatement requests, installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, collection alternatives, and other tax resolution matters.
• Review tax returns, transcripts, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies and develop effective resolution strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients, taxing authorities, and internal engagement teams.
• Manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and client relationships while maintaining a high standard of work product.
• Assist in developing internal procedures, training materials, and best practices for the growing practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 2–4 years of relevant experience in public accounting, tax controversy, tax compliance, or a related field.
• CPA, EA, JD, or LL.M. in Taxation is required (or on track to receive licensing).
• Prior experience dealing directly with the IRS and/or state and local taxing authorities.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and administrative procedures.
• Excellent technical research and writing skills, with the ability to analyze complex tax issues and translate findings into clear, concise, and persuasive written submissions.
• Experience drafting technical memoranda, penalty abatement requests, protest letters, and substantive client correspondence.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assignments, and collaborate effectively with partners, managers, and other professionals.

Career Growth & Opportunity

This is more than just an opportunity to work on tax notices and controversy matters. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the practice.

The successful candidate will have meaningful exposure to firm leadership, opportunities to manage increasingly complex engagements, develop client relationships, mentor junior professionals, and take on greater responsibility as the practice expands.

There is a clear opportunity for professional growth and advancement into a Tax Controversy Manager role and beyond.

Why Join Us?

• Work within a full-service, mid-sized accounting and advisory firm.
• Gain exposure to a diverse range of complex federal, state, and local tax matters.
• Work directly with experienced tax professionals and firm leadership.
• Be part of a collaborative team with opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
• Build and develop a career in a growing and specialized area of tax practice.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

Working at LMC provides unlimited growth potential along with a competitive compensation and benefits package. We also offer flexible hours & hybrid options to accommodate a work-life balance.

The annual base salary range for this role is $90,000-120,000. This range includes the anticipated low and high end of LMC’s salary range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors, including experience, education and/or skill level.

LMC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LMC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.