RKL is seeking an experienced, globally minded International Tax Advisor to provide compliance, consulting, and advisory services to multinational businesses, foreign-owned businesses, and individuals with cross-border tax considerations. The selected candidate will be hired at the Senior Associate, Manager, or Senior Manager level based on experience, technical expertise, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and client-service skills.
This role will work closely with the International Tax Practice Leader and team members to deliver practical, high-quality international tax solutions. The position is primarily remote; however, candidates must reside in Pennsylvania and be available to meet in person at an RKL office for team and client meetings as needed.
Candidates must reside in Pennsylvania and be able to travel periodically to an RKL office for team and client meetings as needed.About the PositionThe International Tax Advisor will support clients on a broad range of international tax compliance, consulting, and planning matters. Responsibilities will align with the individual's experience level and may include preparing and reviewing international tax filings, researching technical issues, advising clients on cross-border matters, mentoring team members, managing client engagements, and supporting practice-growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and/or review U.S. international tax compliance work, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 8858, and 1118, as well as related foreign tax credit, foreign subsidiary, related-party, and nonresident reporting requirements.
- Research and analyze complex international tax issues and communicate practical, actionable recommendations to clients and internal team members in a clear, nontechnical manner.
- Advise clients on cross-border tax planning, compliance, business expansion, foreign operations, and potential double-taxation considerations.
- Build strong client relationships through proactive, responsive communication and high-quality service.
- Collaborate with engagement teams to deliver accurate, timely, and efficient client work.
- Review work and mentor junior team members, as appropriate to level.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of scalable processes, technology-enabled workflows, quality-control resources, and internal training that enhance accuracy, consistency, efficiency, and the client experience.
- Stay current on international tax laws, regulations, and industry developments through technical research and continuing professional education.
At the Manager and Senior Manager levels- Oversee engagement workflows; provide technical guidance; manage client relationships; develop and mentor team members; and contribute to proposal efforts, prospect meetings, networking, and other practice-development activities.
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- Serve as a technical resource and leader to the International Tax team and the broader firm, helping engagement teams identify, evaluate, and resolve complex international tax matters.
At the Senior Manager level- Help set technical and operational priorities for the practice.
- Promote consistent application of quality standards.
- Lead training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Support the development of scalable processes that improve accuracy, efficiency, and the client experience.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, International Business, or a related field required; a master's degree in Taxation or related discipline is a plus.
- CPA or Enrolled Agent credential preferred for Senior Associate candidates and required for Manager and Senior Manager candidates.
- Senior Associate: Generally 3+ years of international tax experience, including hands-on international reporting and compliance experience.
- Manager: Generally 6+ years of progressive international tax experience, including review experience, multinational-client advisory work, and mentoring responsibilities.
- Senior Manager: Significant progressive international tax experience; strong technical expertise; experience leading complex engagements and client relationships; demonstrated leadership; and an interest in practice development and growth.
- Experience with international tax compliance and reporting, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 8858, and 1118.
- Strong preference for candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- International tax matters for U.S. high-net-worth individuals;
- Expatriate and nonresident taxation; and/or
- Transfer pricing documentation and planning.
- Strong technical research, communication, client-service, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to explain complex tax matters to technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn and adapt to tax technology and software.
- Candidates must reside in Pennsylvania and be able to travel periodically to an RKL office for team and client meetings as needed.
Salary Range:$80,000 - $130,000
