Tax Supervisor, International


Responsibilities

  • Performs technical tax review and approval of multinational tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
  • Assumes responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
  • Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
  • Assists in aspects of international tax planning as well as preparing the more complex business returns.
  • Assumes client service responsibility for clients the International Tax Supervisor Accountant works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner or manager.
  • Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
  • Works to develop responsible, trained staff by issuing 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.
  • Participates in firm's practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the development and training of Tax preparers.
  • Must be familiar with the qualifications of Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs. 

Qualifications

  • At least five (5) years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax return complexity, scope, and research.
  • At least two (2) years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
  • Familiarity with both US domestic and international tax compliance forms for HNW individuals, passthrough entities and corporations 
  • Familiarity with international tax concepts, including but not limited to subpart F, GILTI, PFIC, foreign tax credit calculation, income tax treaty. 
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's degree in taxation preferred.
  • Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
  • A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required.
  • Bi-lingual preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current international tax laws.