What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Tax Services - International Tax position at Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs, LLP?
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Established in 1980, Berkowitz Pollack Brant (BPB) is a certified public accounting firm with offices in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and New York City.
With more than 400 accountants, tax specialists and consultants, we are one of the largest accounting firms in South Florida and one of the top 100 firms in the United States.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing career opportunities to firm members of all races, genders, sexual orientations and beliefs.
Manage the delivery of a full range of international tax services and advise U.S. and foreign high net worth individuals and private clients.
A day in the life of this position may include:
Research and consult with clients on tax-efficient structuring for the private client environment.
Facilitate client understanding of international tax development implications and make recommendations for pass-through entities and individuals.
Conduct primary and secondary review of complicated or complex international tax returns, particularly Forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 8858, 3520-A, and 8288.
Ability to work with foreign trusts, international gift and estate planning and pre-immigration tax planning.
Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.
Consult, work with, and service client to make recommendations on business and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.
Work closely with partners, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development.
Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.
Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients.
Recruit and coach senior associates and associates in developing and achieving goals and objectives for performance and professional development.
Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
What you bring:
Bachelor's degree in accounting. CPA, master’s in taxation, LLM in Taxation, or JD.
Five to ten years of progressive tax consulting experience
Experience with a Big 4 firm, law firm, or large corporate tax department of a multinational company.
Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting / technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP and tax compliance and consulting.
Preferably at least three (3) years’ experiences focused on international taxation.
Preferred experience with inbound and outbound transaction consulting, multi-national corporation experience, transfer pricing, foreign tax credit utilization.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
