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Dlapiper

Tax Associate - Controversy

Washington, DC · On-site

Summary DLA Piper is seeking a tax controversy associate with 3-5 years of experience who can ... Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts ...

DLA Piper

Tax Associate - Controversy

New York, NY · On-site

Summary DLA Piper is seeking a tax controversy associate with 3-5 years of experience who can ... Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts ...

Dlapiper

Tax Associate - Controversy

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Summary DLA Piper is seeking a tax controversy associate with 3-5 years of experience who can ... Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts ...

Dlapiper

Tax Associate - Controversy

New York, NY · On-site

Summary DLA Piper is seeking a tax controversy associate with 3-5 years of experience who can ... Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts ...

NextEra Energy

Tax Director

Juno Beach, FL

Support tax controversy in providing information related to federal and state audits Lead and ... contract structuring Interprets complex statutory and regulatory actions relating to corporate and ...

NextEra Energy

Tax Director

Juno Beach, FL · On-site

... tax controversy in providing information related to federal and state audits • Lead and mentor a ... and contract structuring • Interprets complex statutory and regulatory actions relating to ...

ESAB

International Tax Manager

Bethesda, MD

$133K - $169K/yr

Manage and support international tax controversy matters, including responding to audits, inquiries ... Contract Manufacturer, etc.). * Experience in Data Analytics systems (Alteryx, Tableau, Excel)

ESAB

International Tax Manager

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$133K - $169K/yr

Manage and support international tax controversy matters, including responding to audits, inquiries ... Contract Manufacturer, etc.). * Experience in Data Analytics systems (Alteryx, Tableau, Excel)

Allen Barron, Inc.

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing contracts and other transactional documents, and assisting with tax controversy work included the CDTFA, EDD, IRS ...

Allen Barron, Inc.

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing contracts and other transactional documents, and assisting with tax controversy work included the CDTFA, EDD, IRS ...

Kosmos Corp

Tax Attorney

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

... controversy defense, and incentive strategies, helping clients navigate complex regimes with ... Negotiate, draft and review state, local and utility partner contracts related to incentive offers ...

Scope

Audit & Controversy * Serve as the primary point of contact for State and local sales tax audits ... and contracts. * Support the annual tax provision process by providing accurate indirect tax ...

Pae

Senior Tax Analyst - Tax Advisory

York, PA

$114K - $114K/yr

... controversy, M&A, and other special projects. This individual contributor role will be instrumental ... Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract ...

Pae

Senior Tax Analyst - Tax Advisory

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$118K - $119K/yr

... controversy, M&A, and other special projects. This individual contributor role will be instrumental ... Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract tax controversy in the United States is $129,367.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,000.00 and $145,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Tax Controversy vs Tax Preparer?

AspectContract Tax ControversyTax Preparer
CredentialsEnrolled Agents, CPAs, AttorneysPTIN, sometimes CPA or EA
Work EnvironmentLegal and IRS dispute settingsTax preparation offices, online, or client sites
Industry UsageTax dispute resolution, IRS auditsTax filing, basic tax advice

Contract Tax Controversy professionals focus on resolving disputes with the IRS, handling audits, and representing clients in legal tax matters. Tax Preparers primarily assist with preparing and filing tax returns. While both roles require tax knowledge, Contract Tax Controversy specialists often have advanced credentials and work in dispute resolution settings, whereas Tax Preparers work in more routine tax filing environments.

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Senior Tax Counsel - US Tax Planning, Controversy & Transactions

Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, MI • On-site

$75K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description


The Senior Tax Counsel will serve as a key member of the Company's global tax organization and provide legal support across a broad range of U.S. domestic tax matters. This role will focus on domestic tax planning, tax controversy (audit and appeals), and strategic transaction support, including mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures, and financing transactions.
The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in a leading law firm, accounting firm, or corporate tax department and possess strong technical tax expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other members of the Tax function and across legal, finance, treasury, accounting, and business teams. Experience with federal energy tax credits, government incentives, and advanced manufacturing incentives is a plus.
Responsibilities
You Will...
U.S. Tax Planning
  • Advise business leaders and tax leadership on U.S. domestic tax matters affecting the Company's operations, investments, and strategic initiatives.
  • Analyze and structure complex transactions to achieve tax-efficient outcomes while managing risk and ensuring compliance.
  • Provide legal support for financing transactions, supply chain initiatives, manufacturing investments, intellectual property arrangements, and other business initiatives.
  • Monitor legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments and assess their impact on the Company.
  • Collaborate with accounting, treasury, legal, and business teams on tax implications of operational decisions, and the development and implementation of tax strategies.
Tax Controversy, Audit & Appeals
  • Support responses to IRS tax examinations.
  • Assist in the development of audit strategies and defend complex tax issues.
  • Prepare technical memoranda, protest letters, ruling requests, and other submissions to taxing authorities.
  • Coordinate with outside counsel and advisors on significant tax controversies.
  • Support administrative appeals, alternative dispute resolution efforts, and litigation matters as needed.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Transactions
  • Provide tax support for acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, restructurings, and other strategic transactions.
  • Conduct tax due diligence and evaluate transaction risks and opportunities.
  • Assist in drafting and negotiating tax provisions in purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, financing documents, and other transaction-related contracts.
  • Partner with corporate strategyt, finance, and legal teams throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Energy Credits & Government Incentives (Preferred)
  • Advise on the federal tax treatment and monetization of energy-related tax credits and incentives, including advanced manufacturing and clean energy programs.
  • Support tax analysis related to domestic incentive packages associated with manufacturing and capital investment projects.
  • Monitor developments involving energy tax credits, transferable credits, direct pay mechanisms, and related regulatory guidance.

Qualifications
You'll Have...
Required
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 7+ years of relevant tax experience with a major law firm, accounting firm, or large multinational corporation.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. federal income tax principles, including corporate taxation, partnership taxation, tax accounting methods and transaction structuring.
  • Experience supporting IRS audits and tax controversy matters.
  • Experience advising on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and other corporate transactions.
  • Excellent analytical, drafting, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.
You May Also Have...
  • Experience in the automotive, manufacturing, industrial, or energy sectors.
  • Experience with federal and state tax credits, including clean energy and advanced manufacturing incentives.
  • Experience interacting directly with senior executives and business leaders.
Leadership Competencies
  • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
  • Ability to balance technical excellence with practical business solutions.
  • Effective collaborator across diverse functions and geographic regions.
  • Strong judgment, integrity, and professional presence.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll receive in return...
As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
Our benefits summary can be found here:
2026-New-Hire-Benefit-Summary-LL4.pdf
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 4.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Onsite #LI-MB3
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About Ford

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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Doral, FL, US

Year founded

1982

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