Tax Manager, InternationalDepartment: Tax
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: United States
Reporting To: Magda Szabo
Compensation: $113,400 - $169,400 / year
DescriptionThe Tax Manager, International Tax supports individuals and businesses with complex U.S. international and cross-border tax matters. This role combines technical tax knowledge, careful compliance oversight, and practical client guidance across information reporting, foreign entity structures, inbound and outbound considerations, and related domestic filings. The manager works closely with partners and engagement teams to deliver accurate, timely work while developing team capability and strengthening client relationships.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and review U.S. international tax compliance engagements involving foreign assets, entities, trusts, branches, and cross-border activities.
- Oversee the preparation and review of required international information returns and coordinate those filings with applicable domestic tax returns.
- Analyze complex international tax matters and provide practical recommendations addressing compliance, planning opportunities, and risk.
- Research technical issues and document conclusions in clear, supportable workpapers and memoranda.
- Manage engagement scope, workflow, budgets, deadlines, and deliverables; escalate issues that may affect quality or client service.
- Communicate filing obligations, technical findings, and recommended actions to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Review team members' work and provide technical direction, coaching, and timely feedback.
- Collaborate with partners and professionals across the firm to coordinate cross-border tax services and strengthen client relationships.
- Maintain and improve the templates, checklists, and technical resources used in international tax engagements.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise- Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, business, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of tax experience that includes U.S. international tax compliance and related domestic filings.
- Master's degree in taxation, J.D., or LL.M. in Taxation.
- Experience serving a range of individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other entities with cross-border tax needs.
- Experience with CCH Axcess Tax or ProSystem fx Tax, Excel, Word, and RIA Checkpoint
- International tax knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of Forms 3520, 3520-A, 5471, 5472, 8621, 8832, 8833, 8858, 8865, 1042, 1042-S, and 2555, along with related domestic filings such as Forms 1040, 1040-NR, 1041, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S.
- Cross-border technical knowledge: Understanding of controlled foreign corporations, foreign branches, Subpart F, net CFC tested income, passive foreign investment companies, PFIC excess distributions, foreign tax credit optimization, foreign trusts, treaty positions, and check-the-box elections.
- Research and judgment: Ability to interpret authoritative tax guidance, identify filing requirements and risks, evaluate planning opportunities, and develop well-supported conclusions.
- Engagement management: Ability to manage scope, workflow, budgets, priorities, and deadlines across multiple complex engagements while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
- Communication and leadership: Strong written and verbal communication, client service, collaboration, review, and coaching skills, including the ability to explain technical matters clearly.
Compensation & BenefitsThis role offers a competitive base salary along with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S.-based positions are determined by geographic location and fall into one of three pay zones, which reflect the cost of labor in that area. The anticipated salary ranges for this position are outlined below and are subject to change:
When determining compensation, we consider a variety of factors such as a candidate's professional experience, skills, and qualifications. Please note that final offer amounts may vary from the ranges listed above and may be adjusted over time.
Sensiba has a robust offering of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision.
- Retirement & Financial Planning Support - 401(k) with match, financial wellness programs.
- Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave and volunteer days.
- Flexible Work Arrangements - Hybrid or remote options, flexible hours.
- Performance-Based Bonus - Recognition for your contributions through discretionary bonuses.
- Professional Development Opportunities - Tuition reimbursement, certifications, mentorship.
- Career Growth & Internal Mobility - Clear paths for advancement and role transitions.
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture - DEI initiatives, employee resource groups, wellness programs.
