International Tax Manager

BGBC, a Springline company • City of Rochester, NY

12h • $150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The International Tax Manager provides strategic guidance to Partners and clients, ensures compliance with tax regulations, and assists in the growth and development of clients’ businesses. The role uses available resources to drive timely execution, foster strong client relationships, and collaborate with the team to uphold excellence in service delivery. The position oversees and manages the tax reporting, tax planning, and compliance function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of prior public accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory experience with a proven track record of leadership and client relationship management.
• Experience with tax planning and compliance for individuals immigrating to the U.S. and U.S. expatriates working abroad.
• Solid understanding of international tax laws and regulations, including experience with CFCs, Forms 5471, 5472, 8865, and 8858, GILTI, FTC, and FDAP withholding.
• Experience with international corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships.
• Strong financial analysis, research, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to delegate work effectively and work under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience with tax research databases such as BNA and RIA.
• Proficiency in tax compliance process software, CaseWare, depreciation software or comparable programs, and standard tax workpapers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in accounting preferred.
• CPA or EA license preferred.
• Proficiency with tax preparation and accounting software such as QuickBooks, ProSystem, or CCH Axcess is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and identify linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Own projects and ensure their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside one's comfort zone and encourage others to do the same.
• Mentor others and use work reviews to deepen team members’ expertise.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, understand clients’ needs, and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Address conflicts and issues through difficult conversations with clients, team members, and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
• Supervise, develop, and coach teams.
• Independently solve and analyze complex problems.
• Oversee and manage the tax reporting, tax planning, and compliance function.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment and work-life balance supported by EFPR’s 2080 Annual Hours Policy and Flex Policy.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Growth and career development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture.

What This Job Offers

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