Tax Audit Controversy Vice President

Job Description
Join our team today as a Tax Audit Controversy Vice President. This role provides an excellent opportunity to apply your state and local tax experience and develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
As a Tax Audit Controversy Vice President within JPMorgan Chase's Corporate Tax Department, you will be a key player in our State and Local Tax team. You will handle state and local corporate income tax audits, interact with state tax auditors, and participate in field appointments. Your role will involve defending state tax return filing positions, resolving state tax controversies, and supporting the state and local tax group on audits, regulatory, legislative, and compliance initiatives.
Job Responsibilities:

• Handle state and local corporate income tax audits with various state tax auditors.
• Respond to information data requests and prepare supporting documentation.
• Interact with state tax auditors and participate in field appointments.
• Defend state tax return filing positions and modeling return scenarios.
• Resolve state tax controversies through settlement negotiations and closing agreements.
• Work with other Corporate Tax group members to resolve audit issues.
• Support state and local tax group on audits, regulatory, legislative and compliance initiatives.
• Communicate audit matters to State Compliance group for filing methodologies/revisions and Tax Accounting group for FIN 48 purposes.
• Participate in weekly group meetings to discuss new developments and share ideas with other team members.
• Assist with special/ad hoc projects as needed.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 5+ years state and local tax experience working in Big 4 accounting firm or private industry.
• Substantial experience with state compliance, state apportionment factors and scenario analysis.
• Past experience working with state government tax field auditors.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excels and using programs such as OneSource tax applications.
• Developed time and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization and attention to detail skills that can work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• MBA with emphasis in tax, an MST and/or a CPA license.
• Financial services industry experience.
• Knowledge of OneSource Income Tax system.
• Experience using software such as SAP, Alteryx, BI tools or other data mining tools.

About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.