Tax Principal - International focus

Perkins & Co • Seattle, WA

1d • $190,000 - $225,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a rare opportunity to join an established firm as a senior leader, with a clear path to long-term practice leadership. We are seeking an experienced international tax professional who is ready to step into a key role, work with an established book of business, and help shape the future of our international services. At Perkins & Co, we hire great people and give them a great place to work. Our success is rooted in a collaborative culture, strong community values, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our leaders are hands-on professionals who value teamwork, technical excellence, and meaningful client relationships. As a Tax Principal, you’ll step into a well-established, diversified international tax practice—without the pressure of building a book from scratch. This role offers immediate leadership visibility, meaningful influence within the practice, and the opportunity to play a central role in its continued growth and evolution. You’ll work closely with a tight-knit leadership group, serve as a key international tax subject matter expert, and continue growing the practice through client service, collaboration, and business development. And you’ll be doing it at a firm consistently ranked among Oregon’s Most Admired Companies. This is a leadership role for someone with broad U.S. international tax expertise, spanning both inbound and outbound work across planning, consulting, and compliance. Because many of our clients live or operate across borders, the work naturally blends complex international tax planning with practical U.S. domestic compliance. The successful candidate will bring deep technical experience advising both business and individual clients on inbound and outbound international tax matters, and will be equally comfortable moving between international and U.S. tax work. In this role, you’ll serve as one of the firm’s go-to resources on international tax issues while also maintaining the ability to review and sign U.S. federal tax returns. The existing book of business is well balanced and includes closely held and mid-sized international businesses, international individuals, and privately held entities. The work reflects a strong mix of corporate and individual international tax, including cross-border individual planning and trust and estate considerations. This practice also supports a meaningful Japanese-speaking client base. Japanese language fluency is not required, as language support is provided elsewhere; however, comfort collaborating cross-culturally and supporting Japanese clients is important. Preference will be given to candidates located in the Pacific Northwest, or those willing to relocate to Portland, Oregon in the next 12 months.

Requirements

• Active CPA license
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience (large local, regional, or Big 4 preferred), with at least 50% of that time spent in a manager capacity
• Deep expertise in U.S. international tax, including inbound and outbound planning and compliance (e.g., Subpart F, GILTI, FTC, PFICs, FDII, BEAT, FIRPTA)
• Proficiency with international tax forms (1120F, 5471, 5472, 1118, 8865, 8858, 8621, 8992, 8993, 8833), 3520, 8854
• Strong foundation in core U.S. tax compliance, with the ability to review and sign returns
• Experience advising corporate and individual international clients
• Collaborative leadership style with a hands‑on, client‑focused approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex issues clearly
• Interest in long‑term practice leadership

Nice To Haves

• Japanese language fluency is not required, as language support is provided elsewhere; however, comfort collaborating cross-culturally and supporting Japanese clients is important.
• Candidates located in the Pacific Northwest, or those willing to relocate to Portland, Oregon in the next 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative and compliance expertise in U.S. international tax, including inbound and outbound planning and structuring
• Serve as a key international tax expert and resource for firm leadership and staff
• Review and sign U.S. federal tax returns, including returns with complex international components
• Manage and grow client relationships, ensuring high‑quality service and trusted advisor status
• Lead strategy, profitability, and growth initiatives for the international tax practice
• Collaborate across service lines to support international clients
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, feedback, and technical guidance
• Participate in business development efforts, with an annual goal of approximately $100K
• Stay current on evolving international tax laws and communicate relevant changes to clients and internal teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with immediate vesting of employer contributions
• 14.5 paid holidays
• 6 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
• Perkins Paid Leave Plan, which provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for bonding with a new child, medical care for yourself or a family member, and other needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed