Tax Manager, International Tax Services

BDO USA•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Tax Manager, International Tax Services advises multinational clients across a variety of industries on the tax implications of their 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 the tax impacts of planning, and international tax compliance. The manager leads consulting projects for multinational businesses, identifying planning and optimization needs, developing solutions, communicating them clearly to clients, managing risk, and coordinating implementation among clients, BDO teams, global member firms, and outside advisors. The manager assesses international filing obligations, reviews international tax returns, oversees compliance processes where appropriate, and reviews or develops tax technical positions. The role also supervises and develops tax staff, serves as a career advisor and mentor, and contributes to marketing, networking, and business development within the manager’s area of experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Four or more years of experience in corporate tax, international tax, or legal professional services, or equivalent experience through an advanced degree program, required.
Experience in international tax required.
CPA certification, admission as an attorney in a U.S. jurisdiction, IRS Enrolled Agent designation, or equivalent required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical matters 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 skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet project deadlines.
Ability to multitask and work independently or as part of a group in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to manage tax professionals and delegate work assignments.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal personnel and clients, foster teamwork, and support the professional development of assigned staff.
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 relevant information sources used in tax filings and widely 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 guiding effective and efficient delivery of quality tax services and products.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Advise clients and BDO service teams on ideas, structures, transactions, and tax planning with a focus on international matters.
Interpret tax laws and client facts to identify opportunities, maximize client benefits, and determine when additional expert resources are needed.
Coordinate with foreign BDO offices and coordinate international tax compliance and reporting requirements arising from consulting engagements.
Manage client expectations and develop and maintain workplans for tax consulting projects.
Identify the financial reporting and cash tax impacts of consulting engagements and apply knowledge of transfer pricing and foreign tax regimes.
Develop expertise in one or more international tax areas, conduct internal training, and build knowledge and professional networks in foreign jurisdictions.
Identify when tax research is needed, analyze facts and sources, prepare detailed research reports and Written Tax Advice, and consult 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 guidance from senior international tax professionals.
Apply standards, firm policies, and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements to ASC 740-10 work; assist with reviewing international tax provisions and coordinating with non-U.S. BDO colleagues.
Train others on international tax aspects of ASC 740.
Supervise the day-to-day work of International Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns; review their work and support their technical development.
Provide performance feedback, complete performance evaluations, and mentor assigned staff.
Contribute to marketing, networking, and business development in the manager’s area of experience.
Perform other duties as required.