International Tax Manager

External Job Description - Essential Duties/Functions

Tax Compliance

Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and our Tax Quality Manual ("TQM").

-  Conducts top level review of T/R and resolves all tax issues with client; involves specialists where appropriate

-  Communicates with client and Assurance any issues identified in tax accrual reviews

-  Plans and reviews the tax process and the procedures to be performed to include:

-  Budgeting and staffing

-  Monitoring engagement process and actual time incurred vs. budget with assistance of Senior

-  Timely billing including management of identified out-of-scope activity and communication to client

-  Timely collection of A/R

-  Manages client relationships/expectations in accordance with the project

-  Provides advice to clients in a timely manner;

Research

Identifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysis.

-  Applies most Firm and professional standards for preparation of WTA and tax returns.

-  Involve firm specialists, as appropriate

ASC 740-10 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals

Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and our Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.

-  Applies, correctly and proactively, ASC 740-10, and Firm policies, standards, and our TQM regarding them

-  Effectively explains and discusses components of the income tax provision and uncertain tax positions to the client as well as other complexities surrounding ASC 740-10

-  Proactively communicates with Assurance counterparts to timely plan tax accrual reviews, including budget, scope and delivery dates

-  Effectively utilizes and manages STS, as needed

Tax Consulting

Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients' current and future taxes.

-  Considers the applicability of CTS and STS consulting specialties for each client;

-  Develops and implements a work plan to include/organize the STS assistance on ongoing projects from client

-  Serves as a technical resource

-  Ensures client service teams comply with Firm policy; regarding Written Tax Advice ("WTA"),

-  Provides effective assistance with exam support;

-  Frames projects and issues for effective delegation to seniors and associates.

Tax Specialization

Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation, e.g., individual, corporate, property, sales, corporate, pass-through, state and local, international, expatriate, transfer pricing, credits and incentives, compensation and benefits, accounting methods, R&D tax benefits.

-  May be required to organize and conduct effective internal CPE training sessions in area of specialization, involving Firm specialists.

Strategy Development

Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel, e.g., by reducing taxes or expenses or providing non-tax benefits.

-  Reviews studies of tax implications and offers clients alternative courses of action

-  Identifies and leverages lessons learned on prior projects, and offers input on how to improve processes and methods

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

-  Supervision of associates and senior associates on all projects

-  Review work prepared by associates and senior associates and provide review comments

-  Efficiently and effectively trains Associates and Seniors how to use all current software tools

-  Act as a Career Advisor to associates and senior associates

-  Schedule and manage workload of associates and senior associates

-  Provide verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates

External Job Description - Qualifications

-  Possess proven solid verbal and written communication skills

-  Possess excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction

-  Possess executive presence - needs to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clients

-  Possess client development/relationship-building skills

-  Possess excellent decision-making skills

-  Has ability to create some written tax advice

-  Supervise and review work of associates and seniors

-  Ability to develop and manage teams

Education:

-  Four-year degree in Accounting

-  May require MST/MBT

Experience:

-  5-8 years prior work experience

-  Prior significant supervisory experience

License/Certifications:

-  CPA (may not be required if possesses other professional degree applicable to role)

Software:

-  Has expertise in tax compliance software including GoFileRoom, GoSystemRS, Caseware, Excel, Word, BNA Depreciation Software, Adobe,  etc.; and in the use of standard tax workpapers, as required for the position

Management Experience Required - Yes

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Relocation Assistance Available - No

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - Yes

Overtime Eligible - No