Senior Manager International Tax

RSM’s West Region International Tax practice focuses on corporate tax planning and compliance including accounting for income taxes.  Our client base is primarily outbound with industry concentrations in industrial & consumer products, technology, and financial services.  We have regional transfer pricing and international assignment (expatriate) specialty groups. 

As an International Tax Senior Manager with RSM, you will be responsible for the following job duties, which align with three core concepts (technical expertise, people and talent management, and client service / business development):

• Tax technical research, analysis, and writing and review

• Basic quantitative modeling in Excel

• Engagement management: responsible for timely delivery of quality work product, client communications, coordination of global tax advisory services, staff direction and supervision, and obtaining input from partners and specialists as appropriate.

• Tax compliance: responsible for review of international returns, forms, disclosures and elections

• Serve as career advisor / coach to one or more employees

• Lead or participate in various initiatives, such as: developing new practice tools and service lines, writing articles for publication, teaching, etc.

• Assume leadership roles in sales and marketing activities including RSM-sponsored events, industry launch teams, client pursuit teams, and prospect meetings

• Actively participate in setting the right “tone at the top” in your office location

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field of study

• Working knowledge of accounting, including accounting for income taxes

• CPA or attorney (member in good standing of state bar)

• Minimum 9 years of experience in Public Accounting, Law, or industry with a focus on international taxation

• Comprehensive understanding of international tax provisions of Internal Revenue Code

• Working knowledge of transfer pricing, income tax treaties and foreign tax regimes

• Experience with International Tax compliance including, but not limited to, forms 5471, 8865, 8858 and 1118

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in taxation (MST, MBA or LLM)

• Recent international tax experience with a national or regional accounting firm

• Working knowledge of Subchapter C

• Leadership experience or aspirations