Large Regional CPA Firm – 170E and growing! Privately Held Companies only.

Responsibilities

• The international tax senior manager or principal is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of US international tax related compliance and consulting engagement. The international tax senior manager or principal should be able to manage most international tax compliance engagements independently as well as collaborate with general tax team members to supervise international tax compliance .
• Performs technical international tax review and approval of international tax related returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger international tax related returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Delegates, manages, and performs international tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Participates actively in client meetings and international tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
• Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on international tax issues and/or questions.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the international tax senior manager or principal works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner.
• Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important international tax and tax developments affecting the firm’s clients.
• Supervise and review US international tax related forms, such as Form 5471, 8865, 8858, FBAR, 1120-F, 5472.
• Supervise and review the Streamlined Procedure and other related program submissions
•  Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
• Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
• Actively participates in firm’s practice development efforts through involvement w/ referral sources, community and industry activities.
• Takes an active role in the proposal process with respect to international tax matters and is able to present to prospective clients.  
• Responsible for the engagement profitability—billings and collections.
• Participate in firm’s committees and management meetings.
• Proficient in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software programs.
• Willing to become a part of the firm’s Mentoring Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related equivalent, as well as CPA certification.
• Masters of Science degree in Taxation or a J.D. is desired for this position
• Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• 7+ years of experience performing international tax research and providing quality international tax technical advice, as well as preparing or reviewing US international tax related compliance engagements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients.
• Self starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment.