International Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary
The International Tax Manager will oversee international tax compliance and consulting engagements for a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, inbound and outbound investors, and closely held businesses with cross-border operations. This role requires strong technical expertise in international tax law, engagement management skills, and the ability to mentor and develop staff while serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage international tax compliance engagements, including preparation and review of Forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 8858, 1118, and related international disclosures
• Advise clients on cross-border tax planning matters, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits, and transfer pricing considerations
• Manage engagements involving inbound and outbound international structuring, including entity formation, repatriation strategies, and treaty analysis
• Research and analyze complex international tax issues, preparing technical memoranda and client-ready deliverables
• Review work prepared by staff and senior associates, providing coaching, technical guidance, and constructive feedback
• Manage client relationships, serving as a primary point of contact for international tax matters and identifying opportunities for additional services
• Coordinate with international member firms or affiliate offices on cross-border engagements as needed
• Monitor changes in US and foreign tax law, treaties, and regulations, assessing impact on client engagements
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and staffing, ensuring efficient and profitable engagement delivery
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and participation in networking and firm marketing initiatives
• Assist with IRS examinations and notices related to international tax matters
• Contribute to firm training programs and technical development of international tax staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master's in Taxation or LLM in Taxation preferred
• CPA or JD required
• 5-8+ years of progressive tax experience, with a strong focus on international tax within public accounting
• Strong technical knowledge of US international tax law, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits, and transfer pricing principles
• Experience managing international tax compliance engagements and related informational reporting forms
• Prior experience supervising and developing staff and senior associates
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to clients and colleagues
• Proficiency with tax research software (BNA, CCH, Checkpoint) and tax preparation software (GoSystem, CCH Axcess, or similar)
• Excellent client relationship management and business development skills

Preferred Attributes

• Big 4 or national/regional public accounting firm background
• Experience with transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreements
• Foreign language proficiency a plus
• Track record of contributing to business development and growing a book of business