Tax Manager, International Tax Services

BDO USA•Troy, MI

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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 covers international tax planning, research, quantitative analysis, modeling the tax impacts of planning, and international tax compliance. The Manager leads international tax consulting projects, identifying planning and optimization needs, developing solutions, communicating recommendations in non-technical terms, managing risk, and coordinating implementation among clients, BDO teams, global member firms, and outside advisors. The role also assesses international filing obligations, reviews international tax returns, oversees compliance processes when appropriate, and reviews or develops tax technical positions. The Manager supervises and develops tax associates, serves as a career advisor and mentor, and contributes to marketing, networking, and business development within their area of experience. Responsibilities also include conducting research, preparing written tax advice, supporting tax controversy matters, and reviewing international aspects of tax provisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; a focus in Accounting or another business-related major is preferred.
At least four years of prior experience in corporate tax, international tax, or 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 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 in a group in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple projects.
Ability to manage tax professionals effectively and delegate work assignments.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel, foster teamwork, and support assigned personnel’s professional development.
Executive presence and ability to serve 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 services and products in taxation.

Nice To Haves

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 Suite, especially 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 tax matters.
Interpret existing and new tax laws and client facts to maximize client benefits, and identify when additional internal or external 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.
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 selected foreign jurisdictions.
Identify when complex matters require research, outline the issues and appropriate research sources, analyze findings, and prepare detailed research reports and Written Tax Advice.
Confer with the National Tax Office as appropriate.
Assist with client engagement management and review international aspects of U.S. tax reporting and client-supplied data, identifying issues throughout the engagement.
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 when appropriate, with guidance from senior international tax professionals.
Apply ASC 740-10 standards, firm policies, and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements; assist in reviewing international tax provisions and coordinate with colleagues in non-U.S. jurisdictions.
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 periodic performance feedback, complete performance evaluations, and mentor assigned team members.
Contribute to marketing, networking, and business development within the area of experience.
Perform other duties as required.