Corporate Tax Director - Japanese Service Group

Baker Tilly•Irvine, CA

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm. This role is for a Corporate Tax Director focusing on their Japanese Service Group. It's an opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to middle market clients. The position involves working with firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, as well as mentoring and coaching staff. The firm emphasizes upward career trajectory, flexibility, and meaningful relationships. The role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in a specific industry, become an industry expert, and serve as a trusted business advisor. The firm is a leading CPA advisory firm serving middle market clients with transparent decision-making. They offer structured programs for development and career growth, encouraging contribution to engagement teams and leadership development.

Requirements

4-year degree required
CPA, Law License, or Enrolled Agent
Twelve (12) years of experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a professional services firm
Five (5) years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates
Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills
Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects
Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

Nice To Haves

master's or advanced degree desirable
Japanese language proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various corporate tax compliance, provision, and consulting services to industry specific clients.
Be a valued tax business advisor, lead client relationships on day to day tax matters with various clients ranging from middle market to multinational.
Consult on technical matters and special projects in various areas of corporate and flow through taxation, accounting methods, and ASC740.
Research various tax matters, responding to IRS and other tax authority inquiries, and make recommendations to the client for consideration.
Coordinate with other BT practice areas on complicated tax matters.
Manage client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with the goal of acquiring new clients, projects, and revenue.
Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs.
Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.