Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting preferred
7+ years in public accounting focusing on individual, corporate, and partnership taxation
Strong knowledge of international tax law and compliance
Proven experience in managing client relationships and projects
Responsibilities
Oversee international tax engagements from planning to delivery
Drive strategic international tax planning and consulting projects
Review complex international tax compliance filings for accuracy and compliance
Lead IRS and international tax authority audit strategies and communications
Identify tax savings and planning opportunities to enhance client value
Benefits
Employee training and career guidance opportunities
Collaborative work environment with global members and affiliates
Exposure to a diverse range of international tax issues
Opportunities for business development and client relationship management
Engagement in special projects that influence firm strategy
Full Job Description
Overview
Responsibilities
Oversee international tax engagements from planning to delivery, ensuring tasks and projects meet deadlines and client expectations
Acquire a deep understanding of clients' industries and businesses
Drive strategic international tax planning, structuring, and consulting projects for multinational clients
Review and approve complex international tax compliance filings and ensure alignment with firm standards and risk management policies
Oversee international tax calculations and modeling, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, BEAT, and foreign tax credit optimization
Lead coordination with global member firms, foreign affiliates, and external advisors across jurisdictions
Provide final technical review and guidance on complex or ambiguous international tax issues
Proactively identify tax savings and planning opportunities to add value to client engagements
Lead IRS and internation tax authority audit strategies, issues resolution, and senior-level communications
Maintain deep expertise in international tax law, OECD developments, and emerging global tax trends
Prepare, review, and manage staff deliverables including tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-up work for all entity types (individual, C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnership, multi-state, etc.)
Manage and monitor client deliverables and due dates
Prepare and review complex U.S. and multi-state/international income tax returns for business entities, including consolidated and nonconsolidated C-corporations, S-Corporations, and Partnerships
Conduct complex international tax research and prepare memorandum outlining findings and conclusions
Communicate with and respond to the IRS and state agencies on behalf of clients in connection with audits, inquiries, and tax notices
Delegate projects to staff that can handle them most efficiently and provide accounting and tax assistance to staff as needed
Communicate directly with existing clients, colleagues, management, and IRS representatives regarding various tax matters
Assist with business development efforts, including but not limited to, meeting with prospective and existing clients, preparing fee quotes and proposals, and evaluating clients' needs
Lead in knowledge of software, processes, and workflows
Assist with employee training for new hires and ongoing employee training and career guidance
Engage in consulting with and completing special projects as requested by/for Management and Clients
Take direction from and report to the Partners of the international tax department
Starting salary range for this position is between $120-170k, and will be finalized based on the candidate's years of experience and local cost of labor
Qualifications
CPA or EA
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting
7+ years of experience in public accounting with exposure to individual, corporate and partnership taxation
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
About Prager Metis CPAs
Prager Metis CPAs is an accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The firm has a global presence with offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Prager Metis CPAs is committed to providing high-quality services to its clients and has been recognized for its expertise in areas such as tax planning, audit and assurance, and business consulting. The firm is also committed to diversity and inclusion and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. Prager Metis CPAs is dedicated to giving back to the community and has been recognized for its contributions to various charitable organizations.
