International Tax Manager

Forward Air Services • Coppell, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The International Tax Manager will be responsible for overseeing the company’s global tax compliance, planning, and reporting obligations. This role will ensure adherence to international tax laws, manage tax risks, and support cross-border transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in international tax, experience in a public company setting, and the ability to collaborate across finance, legal, and business teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, MST, or JD/LLM preferred.
• 5-10 years of international tax experience in a public company or Big 4 accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. international tax provisions (GILTI, FDII, BEAT), transfer pricing, and foreign tax credit regulations.
• Knowledge of global non-U.S tax filing requirements, such as VAT and withholding tax.
• Ability to analyze complex tax issues and provide strategic recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tax provision software (OneSource) and ERP systems (netSuite & Oracle) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of U.S. international tax compliance, including Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, and related disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with global tax laws, including OECD guidelines, local tax regulations, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Support tax provision calculations for U.S. GAAP and IFRS reporting, including GILTI, FDII, BEAT, and foreign tax credits.
• Assist with tax footnote disclosures in SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.
• Support tax-efficient structuring of cross-border transactions, M&A, and business expansions.
• Analyze tax implications of intercompany transactions, repatriation strategies, and supply chain changes.
• Monitor and implement tax law changes affecting the company’s global operations.
• Collaborate with finance and legal teams to optimize the company’s global tax position.
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing policies and documentation requirements.
• Work with external advisors to prepare country-by-country reporting and local transfer pricing filings.
• Support transfer pricing audits and dispute resolution with tax authorities.
• Manage responses to tax audits, inquiries, and disputes from foreign tax authorities.
• Identify and mitigate global tax risks by implementing best practices in tax governance.
• Maintain tax policies and procedures to ensure internal compliance and risk management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager