International Tax Director

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast‑to‑coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Equal Opportunity Employer Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Job Description: International Tax Director Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an International Tax Director. In this role you will be focused on the delivery of a full range of international tax services for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries. Your responsibilities will include interacting closely with clients to provide innovative international tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise; developing and managing staff; working closely with staff on client management, practice development and business development activities; and formulating and delivering innovative international tax planning and savings strategies. You will work side‑by‑side with firm leadership and our associates to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm’s success. You will be a valued mentor and coach to a group of talented staff, utilizing your expertise to help develop their technical and professional skills. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to provide you with an amazing ownership experience working with some of the most entrepreneurial partners in our field. Our International Tax Practice is a National Practice, with team members based out of many of our offices. It is highly preferred to have this Director in Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX. You Will Enjoy This Role If You are able and excited to drive growth and be able to market source new clients and new business and want to partner closely with Baker Tilly colleagues across all disciplines and help drive forward our strategy. You are excited about having a direct impact to grow the International Tax Practice. You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm which is growing, growth means more opportunity. You are passionate about contributing to your team’s professional growth and your continued development, creating endless opportunities now, for tomorrow. What you will do Oversee tax‑planning responsibilities for clients, review complex tax research on a wide range of tax issues related to business transactions for a variety of entities and their affiliates. Oversee the delivery of a full range of international tax services and advise U.S. and foreign multinational companies on the tax implications of their international operations as well as coordinating U.S. tax laws with foreign tax laws to develop an optimal worldwide tax strategy and develop tax planning strategies to minimize U.S. and foreign income taxes. Consult with clients on tax‑efficient structuring of international transactions, effective use of tax treaties, planning related to offshore investments activities and repatriation programs to minimize U.S. and foreign income taxes of our U.S.‑based multinational clients, minimizing worldwide tax burdens on business transactions and operations, and making effective foreign investments. Research and consult on various tax matters, respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries when requested, make recommendations to the client for consideration. Actively participate in business development efforts to include working collaboratively with other partners and marketing professionals to target and build relationships with client prospects. Manage, supervise, train and lead the staff through counsel, guidance and coaching. Evaluate performance and work efforts; participate in performance review process. Qualifications 4‑year degree required. CPA, Law License or Enrolled Agent required. 12 years of public accounting experience in International Tax issues; to include inbound and outbound transaction consulting, multi‑national corporation experience, transfer pricing, foreign tax credit utilization, and tax minimization required. Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communications skills, ability to effectively manage and mentor a staff. Experience with Pillar II would be highly desirable. Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills. Ability to travel as needed for client engagements and team meetings. Compensation In Dallas & Frisco, TX: pay rate range is $267,760 to $351,450. In Houston, TX: pay rate range is $279,400 to $368,180. In Chicago and Oakbrook, IL: pay rate range is $279,400 to $368,180. #J-18808-Ljbffr