Manager -International Tax Business

RSM • Chicago, IL

8h

About The Position

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. As a Tax Manager within International Tax for RSM US you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focus around three core concepts (Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development).

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field of study
• Requires CPA (Mexico and/or U.S.), law degree, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Requires minimum of six years of experience in the Mexican international tax environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of tax law/rules and implications
• Extensive knowledge of the Mexican international tax regulatory framework, including: Maquiladora taxation, Title V of the Income Tax Law (Foreign Persons with Mexican-Sourced Income) Tax residency determination, expatriate/inpatriate taxation, Mexican FTC regulations, Application of Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs), VAT issues for import/export transactions, CUFIN and CUCA tax attributes, Income tax and VAT aspects of the IMMEX Export Program
• Strong understanding of Mexico’s transfer pricing regulations.
• Strong technical skills in accounting, tax preparation and review within the international taxation environment
• Experience with Mexican tax aspects of M&A projects, including: Tax due diligence Reorganizations and structuring
• Working knowledge of U.S. international tax concepts, such as: Check-the-box eligibility, GILTI, U.S. taxation of non-resident individuals
• Requires bi-lingual business level fluency in English and Spanish with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Requires the ability to travel domestically as well as possible internationally up to 15% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Experience with international advisory firms.
• L.L.M. or advanced tax degree.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of International Tax services including planning, research, compliance, general mergers and acquisitions activities and transfer pricing with a focus on Mexico, LATAM, Spain and other South American client needs.
• Preparing and/or assist with complex Tax returns – approximately 5 -10% of your time
• Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients
• Manage corporate international client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Serve as a Career Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback – approximately 10- 20% of your time
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• competitive benefits and compensation package
• flexibility in your schedule

What This Job Offers

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