Full Job Description
The Director, International Income Tax ("Director") requires expertise in accounting and taxation to provide international tax consulting services to corporate clients. The Director will work with a team to plan and execute International Income Tax projects.
Duties and Responsibilities, as they align to Ryan's Key Results
People:
- Create a positive team experience.
Client
- Oversees tax planning projects for International Income Tax engagements for multinational clients, which includes project planning, project oversight, scheduling staff resources, and developing and implementing tax-planning solutions.
- Leads global teams on tax-planning projects for clients in diverse industries, participates in engagements requiring tax analysis for multinational entities and their affiliates, researches and analyzes a wide range of tax issues, and develops and communicates/presents proposed solutions.
- Writes technical documents to support the developed planning or in response to client requests on specific issues.
- Travels to client locations globally, as needed, for planning meetings, data collection, fact gathering, plant tours, client visits, and other travel as required.
- Assists in new client development and introduces new services to existing clients.
- Works with colleagues in foreign offices and other service lines such as Transfer Pricing, Value-Added Tax (VAT), and State Income/Franchise Tax to develop and implement global solutions for clients.
Value
- Oversees file and research documentation protocol, data collection and organization, utilization of software, management of the process, and final review of results.
- Drafts proposals, engagement letters, and presentations of ideas and solutions.
- Develops and motivates engagement staff and provides leadership, counseling, and career guidance.
- Prepares memoranda and relevant reports for senior management's review.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Juris Doctor (JD), or Master of Taxation degree required. A minimum of six to eight years of experience in a tax consulting firm or corporate tax environment required. Must have strong knowledge of U.S. international tax rules and transfer pricing; a broad knowledge of federal tax and tax accounting and compliance; proven ability to direct and develop staff; strong project management skills; and excellent communication, business development, and interpersonal skills.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft ae Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver's license required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Requires extensive supervisory responsibilities, including leading multinational project teams, training employees, assigning work, and signing off on work for accuracy and completeness.
Work Environment:
- Standard indoor working environment.
- Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
- Position requires regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone.
- Independent travel requirement: 30 to 40%.