Tax Manager, International Tax Services

BDO USA • Charlotte, NC

4d • $79,800 - $168,000

About The Position

The Tax Manager, International Tax Services advises multinational clients across a variety of industries on tax implications related to business objectives, recommends alternative courses of action, and identifies ways to comply with tax regulations. The role covers international tax planning, research, quantitative analysis, modeling tax impacts, and international tax compliance.

The Manager oversees international tax consulting projects for multinational businesses, identifying planning and optimization needs, developing solutions, communicating technical matters in a non-technical manner, managing risk, and coordinating implementation among clients, BDO internal service teams, BDO member firms globally, and outside advisors. The role also assesses international tax filing obligations, reviews international tax returns, oversees compliance processes as appropriate, and reviews or develops tax technical positions.

The position serves as a career advisor and mentor, trains and develops tax associates, and supports marketing, networking, and business development within the Manager’s area of experience. The Manager supervises the day-to-day work of Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns on assigned engagements, reviews their work, supports technical development, provides performance feedback, and completes performance evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Four or more years of prior experience in corporate tax, international tax, legal professional services, or equivalent experience through an advanced degree program required.
• 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.
• Ability to explain complex technical matters clearly to the intended audience.
• Strong analytical, legal, and tax research skills, including the ability to build models and analyze financial and numerical data.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work independently or in a group environment in a deadline-driven setting.
• Ability to manage a team of tax professionals and delegate assignments effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal personnel and clients.
• Ability to foster a team environment and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel.
• Executive presence and ability to act as the primary contact on assigned engagements.
• Ability to interact successfully with professionals at all levels.
• Advanced knowledge of information sources used in tax filings, commonly used filing forms, and 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 tax services and products.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree focused in Accounting or another business-related major.
• Juris Doctorate, LLM, and/or MST/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 experts are needed.
• Coordinate with foreign BDO offices.
• Coordinate international tax compliance and reporting requirements arising from consulting engagements.
• Help manage client expectations and maintain project workplans.
• 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, and develop specialization in one or more international tax areas.
• Organize and conduct internal training sessions in areas of specialization.
• Develop knowledge and professional networks in selected foreign jurisdictions.
• Identify when complex situations require research, outline issues and suitable research sources, analyze findings, and prepare detailed research reports.
• Prepare 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-supplied data.
• Apply knowledge of U.S. tax compliance and filing requirements related to clients’ international operations, structures, and transactions.
• Represent clients before the IRS on contested issues, as appropriate, with guidance from senior international tax professionals.
• Apply standards, firm policies, and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements related to ASC 740-10.
• Assist with reviewing international aspects of tax provisions and coordinate with BDO colleagues in non-U.S. jurisdictions.
• Train others in international tax aspects of ASC 740.
• Supervise day-to-day workloads of International Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns on assigned engagements; review their work and support their technical development.
• Provide periodic performance feedback and complete performance evaluations for Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns.
• Mentor Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns as appropriate.
• Serve as a career advisor and support associate training and development.
• Participate in marketing, networking, and business development within the area of experience.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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