Manager - International Tax Business - Real Estate

International Tax Manager

RSM's International Tax Business practice is a national capability that focuses on US and foreign multi-national business' US international tax advisory and compliance needs in coordination with foreign tax advisors and applicable laws. This includes advising businesses on the application of US and foreign tax law to a business and how that impacts their choices and decisions to structure their legal entities, transactions, and operations. This practice includes compliance for accurately reporting and administering global tax obligations.

As an International Tax Manager, you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focus around three core concepts - Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management and Client Service/Business Development:

• Serve as a Performance Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback
• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of International Tax services including planning, research, compliance, general mergers and acquisitions activities and transfer pricing
• Reviewing US international information reporting forms
• Reviewing quantitative analysis and projects of international tax professionals
• Working with RSM member firms around the world.
• Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients
• Manage corporate international client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Requires one of the following to be active and in good standing: CPA, JD, or EA
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Public Accounting with a focus in International Tax
• Comprehensive understanding of tax law/rules and implications.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of U.S. international tax issues affecting real estate investments, including inbound and outbound structuring, foreign tax credit considerations, global tax minimization strategies, FIRPTA, income tax treaties, ECI vs. FDAP analysis, and U.S. withholding tax requirements
• Requires experience with International Tax compliance including but not limited to W-8 (Series) forms 1042/1042-S, 1120-F, 5471, 5472, 8288, 8621, 8804/8805, 8865, 8858 and 1118
• Strong technical skills in accounting, tax preparation and review within the international taxation environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Requires the ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting the structuring and restructuring of inbound and outbound real estate investments, including blocker structures, REITs, joint ventures, and cross-border acquisitions and dispositions
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• L.L.M.