Tax Manager, International Tax Services

BDO USA • Atlanta, GA

4d • $79,800 - $168,000

About The Position

The Tax Manager, International Tax Services advises multinational clients across a broad range of industries on the tax implications of their business objectives, recommends alternative courses of action, and identifies methods for complying with tax regulations. The role provides guidance on international tax planning, research, quantitative analysis, tax-impact modeling, and international tax compliance.

The Manager leads international tax consulting projects for multinational businesses, identifying planning and optimization needs, developing solutions, communicating complex matters in non-technical terms, managing risk, and coordinating implementation among clients, BDO internal service teams, global BDO member firms, and outside advisors. Responsibilities also include assessing international tax filing obligations, reviewing international tax returns, overseeing compliance processes where appropriate, and reviewing or developing tax technical positions.

The role supervises and develops tax professionals, provides career guidance and training, and contributes to marketing, networking, and business development in areas of expertise. The Manager may also represent clients before the IRS on contested issues with guidance from senior international tax professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting or another business-related major is preferred.
• Four or more years of prior experience in corporate tax, international tax, legal professional services, or equivalent experience through an advanced degree program.
• Experience in international tax required.
• CPA certification, admission as an attorney to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction, IRS Enrolled Agent designation, or equivalent designation required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to the intended audience.
• Strong analytical, legal research, and tax research skills, including the ability to build models and analyze financial and numerical data.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills, including the ability to meet project deadlines and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage teams of tax professionals, and delegate work assignments.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel and interact effectively with professionals at all levels.
• Executive presence and ability to act as the primary contact on assigned engagements.
• Advanced knowledge of information sources used in tax filings and commonly used filing forms, with awareness of less widely used forms.
• Advanced understanding of technical and practical issues and opportunities in one or more areas of taxation and law.
• Working knowledge of standards that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products in taxation.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting or another business-related major.
• Juris Doctorate, LLM, MST, and/or MBT degree.
• Prior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, and/or Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients and BDO client service teams on ideas, structures, and transactions, with a focus on international matters.
• Interpret existing and new tax laws and client facts to maximize client benefits, and identify when internal or external expert resources are needed.
• Coordinate with foreign BDO offices and coordinate international tax compliance and reporting requirements arising from consulting engagements.
• Help manage client expectations and develop and maintain workplans for tax consulting projects.
• Identify financial reporting and cash tax impacts of consulting engagements.
• Apply knowledge of transfer pricing and foreign tax regimes.
• Apply technical and practical knowledge of international tax issues and opportunities, develop specialization in one or more international tax areas, and conduct internal training in areas of specialization.
• Build knowledge and professional networks in selected foreign jurisdictions.
• Identify situations requiring research, determine appropriate research sources, analyze findings, prepare detailed reports and Written Tax Advice, and confer with the National Tax Office as appropriate.
• Assist in managing client engagements and reviewing international aspects of U.S. tax reporting and client-provided data; identify issues and apply knowledge of international filing requirements.
• Represent clients before the IRS on contested issues, as appropriate, with senior professional assistance and guidance.
• Apply standards, firm policies, and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements; assist with reviews of international tax provisions, coordinate with non-U.S. BDO colleagues, and train others on international aspects of ASC 740.
• Supervise the day-to-day workload of International Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns; review their work and support their technical development.
• Provide periodic performance feedback, complete performance evaluations, and mentor assigned International Tax team members.
• Manage and delegate work, foster team effectiveness, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel.
• Support marketing, networking, and business development within areas of experience.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation and beneficial ownership opportunity.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; eligibility requirements may apply.

What This Job Offers

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