Tax Senior, International Tax Services

BDO USA • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Tax Senior, International Tax Services uses research skills and educational background to identify potential 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 for preparing or reviewing tax workpapers and using tax software to complete or review international tax returns.

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

The position also 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 acts as a mentor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two or more 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 successfully 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 successfully with professionals at all levels.
• Ability to prepare tax provisions and review them.
• Basic knowledge of information sources used in tax filings, widely 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

• A focus 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 to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction, or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent designation (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, and/or Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing standard tax methods to help clients obtain maximum tax benefits related to current and future tax obligations.
• Assist in developing workplans for assigned clients.
• Identify tax consulting opportunities and support client projects aimed at reducing tax liability.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of technical and practical international tax issues and opportunities, and explore specialization in one or more international tax areas.
• Identify when research is necessary, outline the issues, and determine appropriate research sources.
• Analyze researched facts and sources, then prepare detailed reports of research findings.
• Prepare Written Tax Advice and confer with the National Tax Office as appropriate.
• Obtain client information needed 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 applicable 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 the day-to-day workload of International Tax Associates and Interns on assigned engagements and review their work product.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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