Tax Shareholder - International focus

Perkins & Co•San Francisco, CA

16d

About The Position

This is a rare opportunity to join Perkins & Co as a direct‑admit Shareholder with a clear path to long‑term practice leadership. We are seeking an experienced international tax professional who is ready to step into ownership, inherit an established book of business, and help shape the future of our international practice. 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. Shareholders here are hands‑on leaders who value teamwork, technical excellence, and meaningful client relationships. What’s in it for you? As a direct‑admit Shareholder, you’ll step into a well‑established, diversified international tax practice—without the pressure of building a book from scratch. This role offers immediate ownership, leadership visibility, and a thoughtful succession plan, making it an ideal opportunity for a seasoned international tax professional ready for the next stage of their career. You’ll work closely with a tight‑knit shareholder group, serve as the firm’s 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. The Role 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.

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 and ownership

Responsibilities

Provide consultative and compliance expertise in U.S. international tax, including inbound and outbound planning and structuring
Serve as the firm’s international tax expert and resource for shareholders 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

Of course we offer a competitive salary and benefits which we are excited to discuss with qualified candidates during the interview process.
We also offer a 401(k) profit sharing plan with immediate vesting of employer contributions; 14.5 paid holidays, 6 weeks of paid time-off (PTO), and 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.

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