International Tax Manager

Our client, a well-established consumer products company, has engaged us to bring them an International Tax Planning Manager . The company operates across numerous international markets and has a dynamic, cross-functional Global Tax team responsible for managing its multinational tax position. This role will help lead domestic and international tax planning initiatives, evaluate the tax implications of key business activities, and provide practical recommendations that support the company’s strategic and financial objectives. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain broad international exposure, collaborate with business partners across the organization, and grow within an established global company. Opportunity Summary The International Tax Planning Manager will lead and execute domestic and international tax planning workstreams that support the Company’s strategic, operational, and financial objectives. This role will evaluate the tax implications of business initiatives, transactions, restructurings, financings, and operational changes, and will help translate technical tax requirements into practical business recommendations. The Manager will partner closely with Tax, Finance, Legal, Treasury, Accounting, FP&A, HR, Supply Chain, and business leaders, as well as external advisors, to identify tax risks and opportunities, develop planning alternatives, and support implementation. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax expertise, sound judgment, project-management capability, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a dynamic multinational environment. The company offers a hybrid work schedule, an attractive compensation package, and an excellent and comprehensive benefits program. Scope of Role Lead domestic and international tax planning initiatives from analysis through implementation and documentation. Advise on tax implications of transactions, restructurings, financings, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic initiatives. Develop tax planning strategies involving cash repatriation, legal-entity optimization, intercompany transactions, and cross-border operating models. Lead U.S. international tax analyses involving Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credits, withholding taxes, BEAT, and tax treaties. Evaluate cross-border transactions, organizational changes, and evolving business models; monitor U.S. and international tax law developments. Analyze OECD Pillar Two and other global tax reforms, including modeling, planning, and implementation requirements. Develop tax models and analyses for proposed transactions and business initiatives; maintain supporting documentation. Assess tax efficiency of global legal-entity structures, operating models, supply chains, and intellectual-property arrangements. Lead or support legal-entity restructuring, supply-chain, and intellectual-property planning projects with internal teams and external advisors. Coordinate with regional Finance teams, local personnel, external advisors, and transfer-pricing teams on international tax matters. Identify and escalation international tax risks, execution considerations, and planning opportunities. Lead tax planning and due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financings, and other strategic transactions. Partner with Legal, Finance, Treasury, Accounting, and external advisors on transaction alternatives, implementation, and integration. Support tax controversy, foreign tax authority inquiries, dispute resolution, treaty matters, and audit readiness. Serve as a trusted tax advisor, translate complex tax matters into practical recommendations, collaborate across functions, and manage external tax advisors. What We Are Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field required. CPA, MST, JD, or comparable advanced tax credentials preferred. 6+ years of progressive experience in domestic and international tax planning, international tax, or a closely related tax specialty. Strong knowledge of U.S. federal income tax and U.S. international tax principles, including Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credits, withholding tax, BEAT, and tax treaties. Working knowledge of OECD Pillar Two and other international tax reform developments preferred. Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects, analyze complex tax issues, and drive workstreams to completion. Delivering excellence in the search for Tax, Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources professionals across Southern California and beyond. We leverage expertise, ever-expanding connections, and reputation to deliver exceptional individuals who drive success. For more details, please visit huntleadershipsearch.com #J-18808-Ljbffr