International Tax Manager

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International Tax Manager

The candidate is responsible for advising multinational clients in a large variety of industries of the tax implications relating to their business objectives, recommending alternate courses of action, as well as identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations. Charged with advising clients on a broad spectrum of international tax matters including tax planning, research, quantitative analysis, modeling of tax impacts of planning and international tax compliance. Manage international tax consulting projects for multinational businesses including identifying planning and optimization needs, developing solutions, communicating to the client in a non-technical manner while managing risk and coordinating the overall implementation process between the client, BDO internal services teams, BDO member firms globally and outside advisors. Assess international tax filing obligations for the multinational structure(s), reviewing the international tax returns and overseeing the international tax compliance process, where appropriate, in addition to reviewing/developing tax technical positions. This role will also serve as a career advisor, train, and develop tax associates in addition to marketing, networking, and business development within area of experience. Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Accounting or another business-related major is preferred. Juris Doctorate degree, LLM and/or MST/MBT, is preferred. Should have 4+ 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 is required. Prior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis are preferred. CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations) is required. Should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed. Should have the ability to communicate complex technical items to target audience so that relevant issues are clearly understood. Superior analytical and legal and tax research skills including building models and analysis of financial and numerical data is needed. Strong organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details are needed. Should have the ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment. Should have the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Should be able to effectively manage a team of tax professionals and delegate work assignments as needed. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel. Should have the ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel. Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements are needed. Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings as well as the most widely used filing forms and awareness of other less widely used forms. Advanced understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and law is needed. Should possesses a working knowledge of the application of standards that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products in the taxation field.

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BDO USA LLP
1 Prudential Plaza Suite 2800
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60601
Website : https://www.bdo.com