International Tax Manager

International Tax Manager

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We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients - providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future.

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Summary of Role:

At GHJ, our Tax Practice is comprised of over 250 professionals, the majority of whom have post-graduate degrees in tax, law, or business and many have previously worked with "Big Four" accounting firms. Our dedicated tax team is specifically trained in dealing with complex tax issues for privately held businesses, including federal, state, and local tax strategies, and international matters.

We are seeking an experienced International Tax Manager to join our international tax practice, with a primary focus on high-quality U.S. international tax compliance and reporting. This role is ideal for a technical manager who enjoys variety: our client base includes inbound and outbound businesses and individuals, closely held groups, partnerships, corporations, foreign-owned U.S. operations and U.S.-owned foreign structures with differing levels of complexity.

The right candidate will be hands-on in reviewing complex compliance deliverables, identifying technical issues, guiding staff and working directly with partners and clients. This role offers broad exposure across the tax practice and the opportunity to become a trusted advisor on sophisticated international tax matters.

You will be responsible for:

• International Tax Compliance: Manage and review U.S. international tax compliance for a diverse portfolio of inbound and outbound clients, including corporations, partnerships, foreign-owned U.S. businesses and U.S. businesses with foreign subsidiaries or operations.
• Complex Reporting Forms: Review and supervise preparation of international tax reporting forms, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 8621, 1120-F, 1042/1042-S, 8804/8805 and related W-8 documentation, with a focus on accuracy, completeness and practical risk identification.
• Earnings and Profits / Tax Attribute Analysis: Analyze and review E&P, previously taxed earnings and profits, foreign tax credit, Subpart F, GILTI and related tax attribute calculations as relevant to client compliance and planning projects.
• Withholding and Treaty Matters: Evaluate U.S. withholding tax obligations, reporting requirements and treaty positions, including documentation, characterization of payments and practical implementation for clients.
• Inbound and Outbound Technical Issues: Address complex international tax questions arising from foreign investment into the United States, U.S. investment abroad, cross-border ownership structures, disregarded entities, partnerships and permanent establishment or branch considerations.
• Research & Analysis: Delegate, manage and perform technical tax research to support compliance positions and client advice, translating complex rules into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Client Service and Project Management: Manage multiple engagements and deadlines across the practice, communicate directly with clients and internal teams, and help ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Team Development: Serve as a technical resource and mentor to staff and seniors, promoting knowledge-sharing, consistent execution and professional growth.
• Practice Support: Collaborate with partners and senior leaders to identify technical issues, improve processes, support engagement profitability and contribute to the continued growth of GHJ's international tax practice.

What skills & experience you'll bring to us:

• Education & Certification: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related equivalent, as well as CPA certification. A Master of Science degree in Taxation, LL.M. or J.D. is highly preferred.
• Experience Level: 5+ years of relevant public accounting or professional services experience, with a strong background in U.S. international tax compliance.
• International Tax Compliance Expertise: Significant experience reviewing complex international tax filings and reporting forms, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865 and 1120-F.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of key international tax concepts such as E&P, Subpart F, GILTI, foreign tax credits, withholding tax, treaty analysis, branch reporting, entity classification and cross-border ownership structures.
• Client Variety: Experience serving a range of clients and structures, including inbound and outbound companies, individuals, privately held businesses, partnerships and multinational groups.
• Review and Supervisory Skills: Proven ability to review complex workpapers and filings, coach team members, manage competing priorities and maintain strong technical quality.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex international tax concepts into clear, practical advice for clients and internal teams.
• Technology: Proficiency with tax preparation, research and planning software programs; experience with process improvement and technology-enabled compliance workflows is a plus.

What we need from you:

• Leadership: Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills while creating a collaborative, supportive environment for staff development.
• Client Focus: Build strong client relationships by being responsive, practical, technically thoughtful and solution-oriented.
• Judgment: Be a self-starter with the ability to work independently, identify when issues require escalation and apply sound professional judgment.
• Execution: Prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, manage deadlines and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced client-service environment.
• Commitment: Bring curiosity, accountability and a strong commitment to teamwork, technical excellence and exceptional client service.
• Growth Mindset: Show enthusiasm for developing deep technical expertise within a growing international tax practice.

Seven decades, overriding focus: our people and our clients.

GHJ was founded in 1953, making us one of the oldest independent firms in the Los Angeles area. Ranked as a top 20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal's Book of Lists, the firm has 26 partners and approximately 250 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. Our firm is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CAN). Collaboration and maintaining strong relationships are the cornerstones of our success.

We are also an independent member of HLB International, a worldwide organization of over 250 member professional accounting firms and business advisors. This affiliation gives us access to the subject matter experts of other member firms and provides consulting and professional services in over 158 countries through its nearly 800 offices worldwide.

GHJ complies with all local/state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), for example. At GHJ, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $135,000 - $170,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GHJ is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including Department Heads and co-workers.