What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Tax Manager position at WhiteCap Search?
The International Tax Manager will lead complex international tax engagements from planning through delivery, serving as a key advisor to clients while providing technical leadership to the tax team. This individual will work closely with multinational clients, global member firms, external advisors, and IRS/state authorities to develop tax strategies, manage compliance, and identify opportunities to optimize clients' global tax positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead international tax engagements, including planning, compliance, consulting, and delivery.
- Develop and execute international tax planning and structuring strategies for multinational clients.
- Review complex federal, state, and international tax returns and related filings.
- Oversee international tax calculations and modeling, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, BEAT, and foreign tax credit optimization.
- Conduct complex international tax research and prepare technical memoranda outlining findings and recommendations.
- Coordinate with foreign affiliates, global member firms, and external advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
- Provide technical guidance on complex international tax matters and emerging regulatory issues.
- Identify tax savings and planning opportunities and proactively communicate recommendations to clients.
- Lead IRS and international tax authority audits, including issue resolution and senior-level communications.
- Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, C-Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, and other complex entities.
- Manage client deliverables, deadlines, extensions, and overall engagement workflow.
- Communicate directly with clients, Partners, management, IRS representatives, and state taxing authorities.
- Delegate work to staff, review deliverables, and provide technical guidance and career development.
- Assist with business development activities, including prospective client meetings, proposals, fee quotes, and evaluating client needs.
- Support employee training and contribute to the development of tax processes, software, and workflows.
- Lead and participate in special projects and consulting engagements as requested by Partners and clients.
Qualifications
- CPA or EA required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- 7 years of public accounting experience with exposure to individual, corporate, and partnership taxation.
- Strong knowledge of international tax concepts, compliance, and planning.
- Experience with multinational clients and complex tax structures strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical, research, project management, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines while providing high-quality client service.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff.
- Strong technical judgment and ability to research and resolve complex tax issues.
Salary : $120,000 - $170,000