Tax Manager, International Tax Services

Job Summary

An Tax Manager, International Tax Services 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. In

this role, the International Tax Manager will be 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. The Tax Manager, International Tax Services will

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. The Manager will

also 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.

Job Duties

• Tax Consulting:
• Assists clients and BDO client service teams in developing ideas,

structures, and transactions – with a focus on international matters

• Interprets existing and new tax laws and client facts to maximize client

benefits and identifies need for other expert resources, internal and

external, to assist where necessary

• Coordinates with foreign BDO offices
• Coordinates completion of any international tax compliance/reporting

requirements with client service team created through consulting engagement

• Assists in managing client expectations
• Understands, develops, and maintains workplans for tax consulting projects
• Identifies financial reporting and cash tax impact of various consulting

engagements

• Applies basic knowledge and understanding of transfer pricing and foreign

tax regimes

• Tax Specialization:
• Applies an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical

international tax issues and opportunities and explores specializing in one

or more international tax areas

• Organizes and conducts effective internal training sessions in the area of

specialization

• Develops knowledge base of and personal network with professionals in

selected foreign jurisdictions

• Research:
• Identifies complex situations when research is necessary providing an

outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be

conducted

• Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a

detailed report of the research findings

• Prepares Written Tax Advice (WTA) and confers with National Tax Office as

appropriate

• Tax Compliance:
• Assists in managing client engagements
• Assists in conducting detailed review of international aspects of U.S. tax

reporting and other client supplied data and identifies basic issues

throughout the engagement

• Applies an in-depth knowledge of U.S. tax compliance and other filing

requirements as they relate to a client’s international operations,

structures, and transactions

• Tax Controversy:
• Represents clients before the IRS on contested issues, as appropriate, and

with assistance and guidance from senior international tax professionals

• ASC 740-10:
• Applies standards, firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements
• Assists in reviewing international aspects of tax provisions including

coordination of BDO colleagues in non-US jurisdictions

• Trains others in international tax aspects of ASC 740Other duties as

required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day workload of International Tax Senior Associates,

Associates, and Interns on assigned engagements and reviews work product and

ensures their technical development

• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations

for International Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns

• Acts as mentor to International Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and

Interns, as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting or another business related

major, preferred

• Juris Doctorate degree, LLM and/or MST/MBT, preferred

Experience

• Four (4) or more years of prior experience in corporate tax, international

tax or legal professional services or equivalent experience through an

advanced degree program, required

• Experience in international tax, required
• Prior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement

basis, preferred

License/Certifications

• 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), required

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel,

and PowerPoint, preferred

• Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw, preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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

• Strong organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines

with a focus on details

• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a

group environment

• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects

simultaneously

• 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
• 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

• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• 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

• Possesses a working knowledge of the application of standards that guide

effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products in the

taxation field

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after

consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s

qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $79,800 - $168,000

Maryland Range: $79,800 - $168,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $79,800 - $168,000

Washington DC Range: $79,800 - $168,000

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to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work,

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BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S.

and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping

clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s

success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their

financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful

addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits*

offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our

connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

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