Senior Manager International Tax Business

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RSM’s ITAX Business practice is a national capability that focuses on serving US and Foreign multi-national business’ US international tax advisory and compliance needs in coordination with foreign tax advisors and applicable laws.  This includes advising businesses on the application of US and foreign tax law to a business and how that impacts their choices and decisions to structure their legal entities, transactions, and operations.  This practice includes compliance for accurately reporting and administering global tax obligations.

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):

• Engagement management: responsible for timely delivery of quality work product and client communications, collaboration with other service lines, coordination of global tax advisory services, direction and supervision of staff, and obtaining input from partners and specialists as appropriate.
• Tax technical research, analysis, writing, and review.
• Basic quantitative modeling in Excel.
• 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 enterprise initiatives, such as developing new practice tools and service offerings, 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:

• Requires a minimum of a BA/BS Degree – preferably in accounting or related field of study.
• Requires comprehensive understanding of international tax provisions of Internal Revenue Code and ASC 740.
• Requires one of the following: a CPA Active license, or JD and member in good standing of state bar.
• Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in public accounting, law, or industry with a focus on international taxation.
• Requires experience with international tax compliance including, but not limited to, forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 8858, 8621, 1042, and 1118.
• Working knowledge of transfer pricing, income tax treaties, indirect taxes, and foreign tax regimes.
• Working knowledge of other accounting principles.
• 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.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.