Overview
This role involves overseeing international tax engagements from planning through delivery, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met. The position requires deep understanding of clients' industries and businesses to drive strategic international tax planning, structuring, and consulting projects for multinational clients.
Responsibilities
- Oversee international tax engagements, ensuring timely completion and quality
- Review and approve complex international tax compliance filings in line with firm standards and risk policies
- Manage international tax calculations and modeling, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, BEAT, and foreign tax credit optimization
- Coordinate with global member firms, foreign affiliates, and external advisors across jurisdictions
- Provide final technical review and guidance on complex or ambiguous international tax issues
- Identify tax savings and planning opportunities proactively
- Lead IRS and international tax authority audit strategies, issue resolution, and senior-level communications
- Maintain expertise in international tax law, OECD developments, and emerging global tax trends
- Prepare, review, and manage staff deliverables such as tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-up work for all entity types (individual, C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnership, multi-state, etc.)
- Manage client deliverables and due dates
- Prepare and review complex U.S. and multi-state/international income tax returns for business entities, including consolidated and nonconsolidated C-corporations, S-Corporations, and Partnerships
- Conduct complex international tax research and prepare memoranda outlining findings and conclusions
- Communicate with IRS and state agencies on audits, inquiries, and tax notices on behalf of clients
- Delegate projects to staff efficiently and provide accounting and tax assistance as needed
- Communicate directly with clients, colleagues, management, and IRS representatives regarding tax matters
- Assist with business development efforts, including meeting with prospective and existing clients, preparing fee quotes and proposals, and evaluating client needs
- Lead knowledge of software, processes, and workflows
- Assist with employee training for new hires and ongoing career guidance
- Engage in consulting and special projects as requested by management and clients
- Report to and take direction from the partners of the international tax department
Requirements
- CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting
- Minimum 7 years of public accounting experience with exposure to individual, corporate, and partnership taxation
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting salary range: $120,000 to $170,000, finalized based on experience and local cost of labor
- Flexible work arrangements (Remote, Work From Home, Hybrid on select roles)
- Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending options including HRA, FSA, and/or HSA
- Access to employee wellness programs
- Summer flexible schedule
- Employer contribution to 401(k) plan
- Support and incentives for CPA licensure and other applicable certifications
- Volunteer opportunities with charity partner organizations
Location
- United States (must verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. upon hire)
Note: This description outlines the general content and requirements for the role and is not an exhaustive list of essential functions or responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, employment status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, domestic victim status, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state laws.