
Senior Associate Tax Services- High Net Worth Individuals/International Tax
Role description
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Established in 1980, Berkowitz Pollack Brant (BPB) is a certified public
accounting firm with a longstanding presence in South Florida and New York. BPB
has earned a strong reputation for delivering high-quality tax, assurance, and
advisory services and has been consistently recognized among the top 100
accounting firms in the United States.
Effective January 1, 2026, BPB was acquired by and combined with Baker Tilly, a
leading global advisory, tax, and assurance firm. During this transition period,
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As a Senior Associate in our Private Client Services International Tax practice,
you will play a key role in serving high-net-worth individuals, families,
closely held businesses, trusts, and foreign nationals with complex cross-border
tax matters. You will collaborate closely with managers and partners to provide
international tax compliance, consulting, and planning services tailored to
clients with global investments, foreign entities, and international reporting
obligations. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your technical
expertise, develop client relationships, and grow within a collaborative and
dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review U.S. international tax compliance filings for
high-net-worth individuals, trusts, partnerships, and closely held entities
with international operations and investments.
- Assist with preparation and review of international informational filings,
including Forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 8858, 8938, FBAR, 3520, and 3520-A.
- Analyze foreign financial information, investment structures, and reporting
requirements to ensure compliance with U.S. international tax regulations.
- Conduct technical tax research and assist in preparing memoranda related to
complex international tax matters, including GILTI, Subpart F, PFICs, foreign
tax credits, treaty matters, and cross-border planning strategies.
- Support international tax planning initiatives for high-net-worth
individuals, expatriates, foreign nationals, and families with global assets
and investments.
- Assist with international estate, gift, and trust planning matters, including
wealth transfer and succession planning considerations.
- Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while ensuring timely,
accurate, and high-quality deliverables.
- Communicate proactively with clients and internal teams to manage
expectations, identify planning opportunities, and resolve issues
efficiently.
- Mentor and review the work of associates and interns, fostering technical
growth and professional development.
- Stay current with evolving international tax laws, reporting requirements,
and global tax developments impacting private clients.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s in Taxation strongly
preferred.
- CPA license required (active or in progress).
- JD or LL.M. in Taxation is a plus.
- Minimum of 2–4 years of relevant international tax experience in public
accounting or a professional services firm.
- Strong technical understanding of U.S. international tax provisions affecting
individuals, trusts, and closely held entities.
- Experience with international informational reporting requirements, including
Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 8938, FBAR, and related filings.
- Familiarity with high-net-worth individuals, foreign nationals, expatriate
taxation, and international trust or estate concepts preferred.
- Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills, with the ability to
explain complex concepts clearly and effectively to clients.
- Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and work
effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with tax software and technology tools (e.g., GoSystem, CCH
Axcess, or similar platforms).
What We Offer
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Exposure to sophisticated international private client tax matters.
- A diverse, inclusive, and client-focused culture committed to excellence.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers,
you'll enjoy your career with us!