Corporate Tax Manager-Foreign Inbound/U.S. Tax

Frazier & Deeter•Pensacola, FL

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Inbound Corporate Tax Manager at Frazier & Deeter, you will work closely with partners, staff, and clients, taking responsibility for planning, managing, reviewing, and completing client engagements. This role is primarily focused on serving foreign inbound companies establishing or expanding operations in the United States, as well as middle market and seed stage businesses dealing with growth and cross-border complexities. You will develop and implement proactive tax savings and profitability strategies tailored for globally connected and growth-oriented businesses, collaborating with specialty service teams including Transfer Pricing and Global Mobility (UK), SALT, International Tax, Valuation, and CFO Advisory to deliver integrated client solutions. A key aspect of the role involves cultivating strong client relationships, acting as a primary point of contact for designated clients, and contributing to business development efforts within the foreign inbound and middle market sectors. The firm's professionals aim to minimize client tax liability while ensuring compliance with evolving tax laws. Beyond consulting and compliance, the team offers international tax guidance, stock option planning, and strategic consultation on investments, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, and liquidations, regularly advising companies entering the U.S. market, scaling operations, or preparing for institutional investment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Accounting.
Active CPA license required.
5+ years of progressive public accounting experience, with a focus on Corporate Tax.
Demonstrated experience working with foreign inbound entities and international tax considerations.
Demonstrated experience working with middle-market corporate clients.
Demonstrated experience working with seed or early-stage companies, venture-backed businesses, or investor-focused structures.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and international tax regulations affecting foreign-owned and multi-state entities.
Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g., CCH Axcess) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Proven expertise in overseeing complex client engagements and delivering high-quality client service.
Experience developing strategic tax planning solutions aligned with business growth.
Experience supervising, training, developing, and reviewing the work of staff and senior associates.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising on M&A structuring, tax due diligence, and ASC 740 compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and review complex corporate tax returns, including consolidated filings, multi-state entities, and foreign-owned U.S. subsidiaries.
Advise foreign inbound clients on U.S. tax compliance, reporting obligations, and structural considerations related to operating in the United States.
Serve middle-market companies (typically growth-oriented businesses with expanding operational and ownership structures) by identifying tax efficiencies and risk mitigation strategies.
Provide tax planning and advisory services to seed-stage and early-stage companies, including guidance on entity structuring, equity compensation, investor considerations, and scaling operations.
Understand clients’ business models, identify and analyze tax issues, and clearly articulate technical conclusions and planning recommendations.
Lead tax engagements from start to finish, including planning, budgeting, fee monitoring, execution, and delivery.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing proactive insights aligned with their growth and expansion strategies.
Ensure timely and accurate filing of client tax returns and compliance with federal, state, and international reporting requirements.
Review work performed by team members and provide mentorship and constructive feedback to ensure quality and accuracy.
Stay current on federal, state, local, and international tax developments impacting inbound and growth-stage businesses.