Tax Senior Manager

and the job listing Expires on August 20, 2026

Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a talented Foreign Tax Manager to join its team. The Foreign Tax Manager will be responsible for managing all foreign tax matters for Perkins Coie entities by partnering with outside service providers and internal Finance team members. This individual will monitor and analyze firmwide transactions to determine tax consequences, ensuring compliance and providing strategic tax guidance to support the firm’s global operations.

These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to

perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide information on tax planning opportunities and assist with their implementation.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for all foreign tax functions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, and work with the supervisor to create strategies that capitalize on changes in tax legislation.
• Serve as a resource to attorneys and business services teams, providing tax guidance on foreign operations.
• Manage all aspects of people growth in various foreign jurisdictions, including assessment of related tax implications.
• Plan for tax implications associated with expansion into new foreign jurisdictions, including entity, ownership, and transactional structuring.
• Gather and review information from internal resources necessary for filing foreign tax estimates, extensions, tax returns, and VAT filings.
• Communicate information requests and coordinate with outside service providers to ensure timely filing of all foreign tax returns.
• Coordinate with the Tax Compliance Manager on taxable income estimates related to foreign source income.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive tax calendar for all foreign tax filings, and communicate due dates to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage, review, and code billings from outside service providers.
• Review and respond to tax notices as received.
• Manage audits of foreign tax filings as necessary.
• Audit internal tax filings for accuracy and compliance.
• Document internal tax positions, materiality thresholds, and other significant transactions.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with partners, affiliates, and their CPAs.
• Working knowledge of flow-through entities and VAT.
• Self-starter with strong initiative.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Strong organizational, accounting, analytical, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships across operational groups.
• Fluent in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Detail-oriented while maintaining focus on the larger picture.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent.
• Requires a master’s degree in taxation, or equivalent.
• Requires an ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) qualification.
• Requires a minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible tax and accounting experience.

At Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals dedicated to providing value and superior service and who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work with one of the and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals.

• annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually
• personal medical and parental leave
• up to 10 paid holidays
• family care benefits

More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

This position may be filled in the following location(s). The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.

Illinois compensation range: $141,820 to $224,220 annually

New York compensation range: $155,930 to $246,520 annually

Washington state compensation range: $141,750 to $224,110 annually

Washington, D.C., compensation range: $00 to $00 annually

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