Boutique Recruiting has teamed up with a prestigious financial services firm in Los Angeles, CA to find an experienced Tax Manager to handle complex international tax matters, with a focus on US and UK tax issues. In this role, you will prepare, review, and manage tax filings and compliance for high-profile clients in the music, entertainment, and sports industries.

They are looking for a CPA, JD, or EA with at least 5 years of progressive tax experience and a solid background in international tax matters, specifically US and UK tax issues. The perfect candidate will have proven leadership skills, exceptional communication abilities, and the capability to mentor and guide a talented team in a dynamic and exclusive industry. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, a flexible hybrid work schedule, and the chance to work with high-profile clients in the music, entertainment, and sports industries!

Salary Range: $130, 000 - $155, 000 / year DOE discretionary bonus

Tax Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance Graduate degree is preferred
• Certified Public Accountant, Juris Doctor degree, or Enrolled Agent licensure is required
• 5 years of progressive tax experience with a Big Four experience preferred
• 1 years of International Tax (UK) experience
• ADIT certification is preferred
• 1-2 years in a supervisory, leadership or management role
• Comprehensive understanding of tax laws/rules and continuous training in tax technical areas
• Proficient in CCH Access software and related tax software products is preferred
• Strong research, project management, and analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Teams, Excel, Access, and Word
• Strong technical skills in accounting, tax preparation, and review within the international taxation environment
• Experience in the entertainment industry is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Tax Manager Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and manage complex multi-state individual, partnership, corporate, and S-Corporation tax returns, extensions, and quarterly estimates, as well as cross-border tax filings
• Guide staff and review supporting work papers
• Handle US Central Withholding Agreements (CWAs), including application, IDRs, payments, final accounting, and issuing 1042-S forms
• Manage foreign tax withholding, respond to agents/promoters, understand tax treaties, confirm withholding rates, and obtain certificates of residency/coverage
• Work with nonresident entertainers on visas, tax IDs, residency tests, 1042-S withholding, state apportionment of income, and appealing disallowed 1042-S withholding
• Handle UK FEUs (equivalent to CWAs) and UK/US crossover tax issues, including residency tests, tax rates, UK/US tax treaty, and reading UK financials
• Prepare and review responses to tax notices
• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between clients and the service team
• Communicate tax issues to Senior Tax Manager, Global Tax Director, senior management, business managers, and clients
• Research and draft technical guidance on complex tax matters
• Manage and resolve tax controversies
• Serve as a mentor and coach to develop US tax staff, prepare and conduct training modules, and advocate for open communication and professional development
• Experience with UK financial statements and familiarity with UK tax technical jargon.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Competitive salary bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k
• 3 weeks PTO
• Bank holidays and 1 floating holiday off
• Hybrid schedule
• Exciting clients in the music and entertainment industry
• Energetic and supportive team

To learn more about this role, apply now!

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