Tax Manager, International Tax Services

BDO USA, P.C. • Chicago, IL

1d • $79,800 - $168,000

About The Position

The Tax Manager, International Tax Services advises multinational clients across a range of industries on tax implications related to business objectives, recommends alternative courses of action, and identifies ways to comply with tax regulations. The role provides guidance on international tax planning, research, quantitative analysis, modeling tax impacts, and international tax compliance. It manages consulting projects by identifying planning and optimization needs, developing solutions, explaining them to clients in non-technical terms, managing risk, and coordinating implementation among clients, BDO service teams, BDO member firms globally, and outside advisors.

The position assesses international filing obligations, reviews international tax returns, oversees compliance processes where appropriate, and reviews or develops tax technical positions. It also advises, trains, and develops tax associates and contributes to marketing, networking, and business development. The manager supervises International Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns on assigned engagements, reviews their work, supports their technical development, provides performance feedback, and serves as a mentor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Four or more years of 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 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 matters clearly to the target 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 collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple projects.
• Ability to manage a team of tax professionals and delegate work assignments.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel and support the professional development of assigned personnel.
• Executive presence and ability to serve as the primary contact on assigned engagements and interact effectively with professionals at all levels.
• 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 tax services and products.

Nice To Haves

• Focus in 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 Suite, 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, transactions, and tax implications, with a focus on international matters.
• Interpret tax laws and client facts to identify opportunities and determine when internal or external experts are needed.
• Coordinate with foreign BDO offices and coordinate international compliance and reporting requirements arising from consulting engagements.
• Manage client expectations and develop and maintain consulting 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, develop specialization, and conduct internal training in areas of specialization.
• Develop knowledge of and professional networks in selected foreign jurisdictions.
• Identify when 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.
• 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 relevant standards, firm policies, and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements to ASC 740-10 work.
• Review international aspects of tax provisions, coordinating with BDO colleagues in non-U.S. jurisdictions, and train others on international tax aspects of ASC 740.
• Supervise the day-to-day workload of International Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns; review work product and support technical development.
• Deliver performance feedback and complete performance evaluations for assigned Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns; mentor them as appropriate.
• Contribute to marketing, networking, and business development within the area of experience.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Participation in the firm’s ESOP, providing beneficial ownership and a stake in the firm’s success.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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