International Tax Advisor – Level Based on Experience

RKL LLP•Lancaster, PA

18h•$80,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

RKL is seeking a globally minded International Tax Advisor to provide compliance, consulting, and advisory services to multinational businesses, foreign-owned businesses, and individuals with cross-border tax considerations. The candidate will be hired at the Senior Associate, Manager, or Senior Manager level based on experience, technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and client-service skills. The role works closely with the International Tax Practice Leader and team members to deliver practical, high-quality international tax solutions. It supports clients on a broad range of international tax compliance, consulting, and planning matters. Responsibilities vary with experience level and may include preparing and reviewing international tax filings, researching technical issues, advising on cross-border matters, mentoring team members, managing engagements, and supporting practice growth. The position is primarily remote. Candidates must reside in Pennsylvania and be available to travel periodically to an RKL office for team and client meetings as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, International Business, or a related field.
Experience with international tax compliance and reporting, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 8858, and 1118.
Senior Associate: generally 3 or more years of international tax experience, including hands-on international reporting and compliance experience.
Manager: generally 6 or more years of progressive international tax experience, including review experience, multinational-client advisory work, and mentoring responsibilities.
Senior Manager: significant progressive international tax experience, strong technical expertise, experience leading complex engagements and client relationships, demonstrated leadership, and interest in practice development and growth.
CPA or Enrolled Agent credential preferred for Senior Associate candidates and required for Manager and Senior Manager candidates.
Strong technical research, communication, client-service, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to explain complex tax matters to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ability to learn and adapt to tax technology and software.
Must reside in Pennsylvania and be able to travel periodically to an RKL office for team and client meetings as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Taxation or a related discipline.
CPA or Enrolled Agent credential for Senior Associate candidates.
Experience with international tax matters for U.S. high-net-worth individuals.
Experience with expatriate and nonresident taxation.
Experience with transfer pricing documentation and planning.

Responsibilities

Prepare and/or review U.S. international tax compliance work, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 8858, and 1118, and related foreign tax credit, foreign subsidiary, related-party, and nonresident reporting requirements.
Research and analyze complex international tax issues and communicate practical, actionable recommendations clearly to clients and internal team members.
Advise clients on cross-border tax planning, compliance, business expansion, foreign operations, and potential double-taxation considerations.
Build strong client relationships through proactive, responsive communication and high-quality service.
Collaborate with engagement teams to deliver accurate, timely, and efficient client work.
Review work and mentor junior team members, as appropriate to level.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of scalable processes, technology-enabled workflows, quality-control resources, and internal training.
Stay current on international tax laws, regulations, and industry developments through technical research and continuing professional education.
At the Manager and Senior Manager levels, oversee engagement workflows, provide technical guidance, manage client relationships, develop and mentor team members, and contribute to proposal efforts, prospect meetings, networking, and other practice-development activities.
At the Manager and Senior Manager levels, lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality-control processes and technical resources, including standardized templates, checklists, review procedures, process guides, and internal training materials.
At the Manager and Senior Manager levels, serve as a technical resource and leader to the International Tax team and broader firm, helping engagement teams identify, evaluate, and resolve complex international tax matters.
At the Senior Manager level, help set technical and operational priorities for the practice.
At the Senior Manager level, promote consistent application of quality standards, lead training and knowledge-sharing initiatives, and support scalable processes that improve accuracy, efficiency, and the client experience.
Reside in Pennsylvania and travel periodically to an RKL office for team and client meetings as needed.