International Tax Director

Overview

This role provides technical leadership and oversight of international tax compliance, planning, consulting, and advisory services. In addition to delivering complex engagements, the International Tax Director will manage client relationships, develop team capabilities, and support growth of the international tax practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex U.S. international tax engagements, including planning, compliance, provision, consulting, and advisory work for multinational corporations, partnerships, individuals, trusts, and other entities.
• Review and oversee U.S. federal, state, and international tax compliance, including Forms 1120, 1120-S, 1065, 1040, 1040-NR, and related schedules and disclosures to ensure accuracy, technical quality, and timely completion.
• Review and oversee international information reporting and related calculations, including Forms 5471, 5472, 926, 1118, 8621, 8858, 8865, 8990, 8991, 8992, 8993, and other applicable international tax forms and disclosures.
• Review and oversee individual international tax compliance, including Forms 1116, 2555, 3520/3520-A, 8854, 8938, FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR), and applicable IRS streamlined filing procedures.
• Provide technical guidance on complex international tax matters, including foreign corporations, controlled foreign corporations (CFCs), passive foreign investment companies (PFICs), foreign partnerships, foreign trusts, foreign tax credits, Subpart F, GILTI, BEAT, treaty considerations, withholding requirements, and other applicable international tax provisions.
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities for clients, including cross-border structuring, foreign investment, repatriation, tax-efficient ownership structures, foreign tax credit planning, and other international tax matters.
• Conduct and oversee tax research and analysis, and prepare technical memoranda, client correspondence, presentations, and other deliverables communicating conclusions and recommendations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by building a thorough understanding of their businesses, ownership structures, international activities, and tax objectives; proactively identify opportunities, risks, and compliance requirements.
• Manage and oversee multiple international tax engagements, including planning, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, execution, and delivery while maintaining quality and profitability standards.
• Review work prepared by managers, seniors, and staff; provide detailed technical feedback and use the review process to develop team technical and professional expertise.
• Provide leadership and ongoing development to the International Tax team, including setting goals and priorities, delegating assignments, monitoring performance, coaching personnel, and identifying training opportunities.
• Resolve complex tax and engagement issues using sound professional judgment, escalating significant technical, client, independence, or risk matters when necessary.
• Assist clients with IRS, state, and foreign tax authority examinations and controversy matters, including developing responses, reviewing positions, preparing supporting documentation, and communicating with tax authorities as appropriate.
• Monitor developments in U.S. international tax law and regulations (legislative, regulatory, and administrative), assess impacts to clients, and inform service offerings.
• Maintain and reinforce professional and technical standards, including compliance with applicable tax laws, professional standards, firm policies and procedures, independence requirements, and the firm’s Code of Conduct.
• Identify opportunities to improve international tax processes, technology, workflows, and engagement efficiencies; participate in implementation of process improvements.
• Participate in business development and practice growth initiatives, including developing client relationships, supporting proposals and presentations, attending networking and industry events, and identifying opportunities to expand international tax services.
• Collaborate with other tax, accounting, audit, and advisory professionals to provide integrated solutions for clients with domestic and international tax considerations.
• Analyze complex and interconnected tax issues by identifying relationships between domestic and international tax structure components and assessing overall tax implications.
• Take ownership of complex projects and engagements to ensure appropriate planning, staffing, budgeting, execution, quality control, and timely completion.
• Manage client expectations and address difficult or sensitive matters, including conflicts or issues involving clients, team members, tax authorities, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s degree in accounting preferred.
• CPA or EA licensed preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, tax consulting, or a related professional services environment, with significant experience in U.S. international taxation.
• At least 5+ years of experience managing and reviewing complex international tax engagements, preferably serving multinational corporations, partnerships, high-net-worth individuals, and other clients with cross-border tax matters.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred, with a proven record of leadership and client relationship management.
• Strong financial analysis, research, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to effectively delegate work as needed.
• Experience with tax research databases such as BNA and RIA.
• Proficient in all tax compliance process software, CaseWare, Depreciation Software or comparable programs, and standard tax workpapers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and tax preparation/research software; experience with international tax technology and data tools preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, develop, and retain tax professionals at various levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with tax preparation software and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, ProSystem, CCH Axcess) is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible work environment supported by a 2080 Annual Hours Policy for Accounting professionals and a Flex Policy.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including performance-based incentives and growth opportunities.

Location

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.