Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Industry Tax Practice

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution Manager you will support clients as they navigate audits, investigations, appeals, and other tax disputes, while helping them manage tax positions and regulatory demands within our Tax practice. As a Manager you will lead teams, coach junior staff, and take ownership of project planning, budgeting, execution, and completion while bringing sound judgment, business awareness, and a focus on quality to each engagement. In this role at PwC, you will use tax knowledge, dispute resolution skills, and technology-enabled approaches to guide workstreams, review deliverables, address issues with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to the Firm’s broader tax planning and compliance services.

Responsibilities

- Managing tax controversy and dispute resolution workstreams for clients facing audits, investigations, and appeals
- Advising on tax positions, disclosures, and risk issues across domestic and international tax matters
- Coordinating case strategy, timelines, and deliverables across client service teams and subject matter specialists
- Reviewing technical analyses, issue papers, and supporting documentation for accuracy and consistency
- Developing responses to tax authority inquiries and preparing materials for administrative proceedings
- Leading research on tax legislation, regulations, and authority positions to support dispute planning
- Coaching team members through case execution, review feedback, and skill development
- Identifying process improvements and using technology tools to support efficient case management

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of experience
- At least one of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity

What Sets You Apart

- Tax controversy and dispute resolution experience supporting client matters
- Leading planning, budgeting, execution, and completion of projects
- Coaching teams and developing junior professionals through work review
- Addressing client issues and difficult conversations with sound judgment
- Leveraging technology and innovation in tax delivery approaches

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

November 5, 2026

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $266,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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