Tax Director - Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality

Aprio•Baltimore, MD

15d•$130,000 - $320,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio. Join Aprio's Tax team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Director - Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality to join their dynamic team. Position Responsibilities: Manage income tax preparation engagements and work in the business tax group. Proven experience working with multinational businesses operating in the US, with a strong understanding of how US tax and accounting regulations differ from those in other countries. Be familiar with US international tax concepts, rules, and requirement relating to multinational business operations, including items such as transfer pricing, inbound inversions, and income inclusion related to CFCs. Able to provide advice on numerous issues that relate to doing business in the US, such as discussions around retirement plans, payroll setup, sales tax, accounting requirements and obligations compared to other countries Able to spot and advise on cross border issues that may not be appropriately addressed by clients and respectfully raise issues proactively with clients Have familiarity with the US Tax Treaties and related concepts such as permanent establishment, ECI, FDAP, and withholding tax obligations for foreign companies and individuals Demonstrate ability to research complex tax situations involving multi-entity international controlled group structures Understands the required technical reporting on tax returns including those related to Forms 114, 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, and 8938 Experience with various elections and disclosures relating to Form 3115, Form 8832, Sec. 351, Sec. 361, Sec. 451, and Sec. 6038 Able to perform calculations related to various international tax concepts including PFICs, foreign tax credit limitations, section 956 inclusions, FDII deductions, and GILTI and subpart F income allocations Be familiar with domestic tax issues such as state nexus, 382 limitations, deferred compensation, deferred revenue, UNICAP, 163(j) limitations, and R&D capitalization Ability to work with legal and foreign advisors to come up with mutually agreed upon business plans and structures Willingness to immediately take on a small book of clients and provide top notch client service Desire to be growth oriented and grow book of business over time. Willing to work closely with a lead partner and a select group of professional staff Duties will include high level review of various tax submissions, as well as tax consulting

Requirements

CPA is required for this role
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Recent work experience in a public accounting firm
10+ years experience in federal tax compliance and consulting with a focus on multinational businesses
Extensive knowledge in C-corporations and other business returns
Must have technology and/or e-commerce, distribution, manufacturing experience
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
Computer expertise including knowledge of CCH Axcess and GoSystems tax software

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Taxation highly preferred

Responsibilities

Manage income tax preparation engagements and work in the business tax group
Proven experience working with multinational businesses operating in the US, with a strong understanding of how US tax and accounting regulations differ from those in other countries
Be familiar with US international tax concepts, rules, and requirement relating to multinational business operations, including items such as transfer pricing, inbound inversions, and income inclusion related to CFCs
Able to provide advice on numerous issues that relate to doing business in the US, such as discussions around retirement plans, payroll setup, sales tax, accounting requirements and obligations compared to other countries
Able to spot and advise on cross border issues that may not be appropriately addressed by clients and respectfully raise issues proactively with clients
Have familiarity with the US Tax Treaties and related concepts such as permanent establishment, ECI, FDAP, and withholding tax obligations for foreign companies and individuals
Demonstrate ability to research complex tax situations involving multi-entity international controlled group structures
Understands the required technical reporting on tax returns including those related to Forms 114, 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, and 8938
Experience with various elections and disclosures relating to Form 3115, Form 8832, Sec. 351, Sec. 361, Sec. 451, and Sec. 6038
Able to perform calculations related to various international tax concepts including PFICs, foreign tax credit limitations, section 956 inclusions, FDII deductions, and GILTI and subpart F income allocations
Be familiar with domestic tax issues such as state nexus, 382 limitations, deferred compensation, deferred revenue, UNICAP, 163(j) limitations, and R&D capitalization
Ability to work with legal and foreign advisors to come up with mutually agreed upon business plans and structures
Willingness to immediately take on a small book of clients and provide top notch client service
Desire to be growth oriented and grow book of business over time
Willing to work closely with a lead partner and a select group of professional staff
Duties will include high level review of various tax submissions, as well as tax consulting

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Working with an industry leader : Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
Entrepreneurship : Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
Growth opportunities : Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
Competitive compensation : You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.