Manager, International Tax

Overview

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Manager, International Tax

We are seeking a Manager with international tax experience to join our growing International Tax practice. In this role, you will work with experienced partners and teams in the United States and globally on complex international tax matters to add value for clients while being a trusted advisor. If you are a strategic thinker and like to solve complex international tax issues, you should consider a career in A&M International Tax Practice.

• Identify the impact of key international tax provisions (e.g., Section 965, Section 951A, Section 59A, Section 163(j)) on large scale operational business changes.
• Identify, develop and deliver quality tax planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work product that meets and/or exceeds client expectations.
• Prepare and review financial and tax models computing cash tax impacts of proposed planning including availability of tax related incentives.
• Identify multinational/cross-border tax issues and opportunities and coordinate with local country tax advisors to manage delivery of integrated global tax advice.
• Analyze IP structures, transactional flows, debt structures, and tax returns to evaluate potential tax opportunities for global companies.
• Perform international tax due diligence and identify matters to be addressed post-closing.
• Review and prepare international tax opinions and memorandums.
• Review international tax compliance and accounting for income taxes.
• Conduct day-to-day management of accounts to ensure delivery of timely and accurate work product.
• Supervise, develop, mentor, and motivate our Associates and Senior Associates by actively participating in their advancement through on-the-job training, providing performance feedback, counseling, and fostering our team-based atmosphere.
• Manage workload and deadlines for Associates and Senior Associates with focuses on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the project team.
• Manage client calls to understand critical areas of importance and apply tax technical knowledge to specific client situations.
• Create deliverables that are concise, complete, and address the elements deemed critical by the client.
• Clearly communicate work plan, project objectives, and timelines to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Encourage open expression of ideas and opinions, actively seeks opportunities for others to share diverse experiences and perspectives.
• Build client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses; with opportunity to assume additional responsibility quickly.
• Assist with business development, including add-on work by creating business development resources and proposal materials.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a Juris Doctorate (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), or Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation
• CPA or Licensed Attorney (any state) required
• 4+ years of International Tax or Transaction Tax experience required, preferably in professional services
• Prior proven experience leading and managing work streams and mentoring junior staff
• Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to articulate complex tax concepts, establish credibility and influence clients
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Advanced user of all Microsoft Office products (with an emphasis on Excel)
• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
• High motivation to learn and grow
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills

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