International Tax Senior Associate

BGBC, a Springline company • San Francisco, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an International Tax Senior Associate, you will support global tax compliance, planning, and reporting initiatives for a multinational organization. This role will focus on U.S. international tax matters, foreign subsidiaries, transfer pricing coordination, and cross-border tax planning while ensuring compliance with U.S. federal, state (including California), and international tax regulations. This position reports to the Managing Tax Partner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field (Master’s in Taxation preferred)
• CPA, JD, and/or MST strongly preferred
• Minimum: 3 – 5 years international tax experience (public accounting and/or multinational industry)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. international tax rules and global tax concepts
• Experience working with multinational structures and foreign subsidiaries
• Proficiency with tax compliance and provision software
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with California state tax implications and multistate considerations
• Prior experience supporting global expansion or complex international structures
• Familiarity with OECD initiatives and global minimum tax concepts (e.g., Pillar Two)
• Experience partnering with external advisors and global stakeholders
• Completed or progressing toward CPA licensure

Responsibilities

• Manage and/or prepare U.S. international tax compliance, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 1120-F, BEAT, Net CFC Tested Income(NCTI), Subpart F, and FDII
• Perform global tax provision and reporting processes under ASC 740, including international components
• Analyze cross-border transactions, intercompany agreements, and foreign entity structures
• Support transfer pricing documentation and coordination with external advisors
• Assist with international tax planning initiatives to optimize the effective global tax rate
• Monitor changes in U.S. and international tax law and assess business impact
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, legal, and external tax advisors
• Facilitate audits and tax authority inquiries related to international matters
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and global restructuring initiatives
• Ensure consistency with company policies and compliance with global tax standards
• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for clients, ensuring timely communication and high-quality service delivery
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsiveness, professionalism, and technical credibility
• Manage multiple concurrent client engagements and deadlines
• Identify client needs and proactively provide tax planning, technical guidance, and strategic insights
• Translate complex tax concepts into clear, practical recommendations for clients
• Assist in identifying additional service opportunities and collaborate with internal teams as appropriate
• Plan, prioritize, and execute engagements to meet internal and client deadlines
• Coordinate deliverables across internal stakeholders, specialists, and external advisors
• Monitor engagement progress, risks, and scope changes
• Prepare and/or review workpapers, memoranda, and client deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with firm standards
• Ensure consistency with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and internal methodologies
• Support internal quality reviews and respond to feedback as needed
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including SALT, transfer pricing, accounting, and audit
• Train, mentor, and provide feedback to junior staff
• Support team development through knowledge sharing and coaching
• Participate in proposal development, client presentations, and pitch meetings
• Assist with preparing engagement letters, scopes of work, and fee estimates
• Contribute to thought leadership, industry research, or firm initiatives
• Adherent to firm policies, professional ethics, and confidentiality standards
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and best practices
• Support internal projects, recruiting efforts, and knowledge management initiatives as needed

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Comprehensive salary and benefits package
• Performance-based incentives
• Growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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