Tax Senior, International Tax Services

BDO USA • Atlanta, GA

12h • $73,500 - $131,250

About The Position

The Tax Senior, International Tax Services uses research skills and educational background to identify tax issues and planning opportunities for multinational businesses operating in the U.S. and overseas across a variety of industries. The role researches and summarizes tax technical positions, assesses filing obligations associated with multinational business structures, and manages U.S. international tax compliance projects. This includes gathering client information to prepare or review tax workpapers and using tax software applications to complete or review international tax returns.

The Tax Senior prepares quantitative analyses and models the tax impacts of planning options, identifies tax planning opportunities, develops solutions collaboratively, and coordinates implementation. The role interacts with clients, BDO internal service teams, BDO member firms globally, and outside advisors. It also supports the training and development of junior team members.

The position assists with tax consulting, research and written tax advice, tax compliance, tax controversy matters, and international aspects of tax provisions under ASC 740-10. It supervises the day-to-day work of International Tax Associates and Interns on assigned engagements, reviews their work, supports their training, provides performance feedback, and serves as a mentor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years of experience in corporate tax, international taxation, legal professional services, or equivalent experience gained through an advanced degree program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, basic legal, and tax research skills, including building models and analyzing financial and numerical data.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to multitask while working independently or in a group environment.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage a team of tax professionals effectively and delegate work assignments as needed.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel.
• Ability to interact effectively with professionals at all levels.
• Ability to prepare provisions and review.
• Basic knowledge of information sources used in tax filings, commonly used filing forms, and awareness of less widely used forms.
• Basic understanding of technical and practical issues and opportunities in one or more areas of taxation and law.
• Strong legal writing background and familiarity with the IRAC method of analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree focused in Accounting or another business-related major.
• Juris Doctorate, LLM, and/or MST/MBT degree.
• Experience in international tax.
• Prior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis.
• CPA certification, admission as an attorney in a U.S. jurisdiction, IRS Enrolled Agent designation, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, and/or Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing tax methods that provide clients with tax benefits related to current and future obligations.
• Assist in developing workplans for assigned clients.
• Identify consulting opportunities to reduce client tax liability and support consulting projects.
• Develop in-depth understanding of international taxation issues and opportunities, including possible specialization in one or more international tax areas.
• Identify when research is needed, outline issues, and determine appropriate research sources.
• Analyze researched facts and sources and prepare detailed reports of research findings.
• Prepare Written Tax Advice and confer with the National Tax Office as appropriate.
• Obtain client information required to prepare tax filings.
• Document significant tax positions, review basic tax returns, prepare notes for preparers, and raise potential tax issues.
• Assist with tax planning and answer preparer questions.
• Represent clients before the IRS as appropriate, with guidance from senior international tax professionals.
• Apply standards, Firm policies, and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements.
• Assist in reviewing international aspects of tax provisions, coordinating with BDO colleagues in non-U.S. jurisdictions.
• Develop understanding of international tax aspects of ASC 740-10.
• Supervise and review the day-to-day work of International Tax Associates and Interns on assigned engagements.
• Ensure International Tax Associates and Interns are trained on relevant tax software.
• Deliver periodic performance feedback and complete performance evaluations for International Tax Associates and Interns.
• Mentor International Tax Associates and Interns as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• ESOP participation, providing beneficial ownership in the firm and an opportunity to share in its success.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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