What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Tax Manager position at Global Accounting Network?
Are you ready to dive into the world of international tax and make an impact across the globe? This role is perfect for someone who thrives on complexity, enjoys problem-solving, and loves the challenge of keeping multinational tax strategies sharp, compliant, and forward-thinking.
Our client, a global leader in Manufacturing is looking to fill a critical role in their International Tax Group. The successful candidate we get to cover all areas of International tax from the Tax Compliance and Reporting to Tax Planning and Audits all while working closely with global members of the tax team, local country advisors and internal Cross-Functional teams.
What You’ll Be Up To:
📊 Reporting Guru: Lead the charge on global tax reporting (quarterly and annual) in alignment with ASC 740, making sure everything adds up flawlessly.
✅ Process Perfectionist: Keep tax reporting smooth, efficient, and aligned with company policies—while always looking for ways to level up.
🌍 Tax Trailblazing: Oversee and fine-tune U.S. international tax compliance, ensuring everything is airtight, efficient, and strategically sound—no surprises, just smooth sailing.
🔄 Continuous Improvement: Drive process enhancements across tax provisions and compliance, ensuring smarter, faster, and better results.
🔎 Audit Ace: Be the go-to person for international tax audits, both U.S. and foreign. Navigate complexities, coordinate responses, and keep everything in check.
🤝 Global Connector: Act as the bridge between corporate tax and international/domestic subsidiaries, advising on governance, compliance, tax expense, and cash tax planning.
📢 Tax Trendspotter: Stay ahead of global tax law changes, break them down into practical strategies, and ensure the company is always one step ahead.
💼 Strategic Collaborator: Work with external tax consultants to balance high-quality corporate tax reporting with cost-conscious decision-making.
Bonus Missions You’ll Tackle:
💡 Tax Planning Mastermind: Strategize global tax moves, including earnings reinvestment, dividend planning, and cash repatriation.
📈 M&A Powerhouse: Support global mergers & acquisitions, from pre-acquisition tax analysis to due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
If you’re looking for a dynamic role where every day brings something new, and you get to work with teams around the world, this is your chance to make an impact in the ever-evolving landscape of international tax.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
📚 Education & Certifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and being a CPA is required—you know your stuff!
- A graduate degree? Even better! If you have one, that’s a big plus.
📆 Experience Level: Ideally, 5 years of corporate tax experience, with a strong background in U.S. international tax compliance, planning, audits, and tax accounting.
Skills That’ll Make You Stand Out:
🌍 Global & U.S. Tax Mastery: Experience in professional services or corporate in-house tax for a multinational company? That’s a big win. Bonus points if you’re comfortable navigating U.S. international, federal, state, and local tax laws—including treaty benefits, transfer pricing, indirect tax, and tax credits.
🔍 Research & Communication Pro: You know how to dig into complex tax issues, break them down into clear insights, and communicate them effectively—whether it’s in writing or face-to-face.
📊 Technical Tax Know-How: Solid expertise in ASC 740, tax-related reporting, and adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements.
🤝 Global Team Player: You’ve successfully managed tax activities across multiple locations and countries, working with cross-functional teams like a pro.
📢 Business-Minded Approach: You don’t just crunch numbers—you help leadership teams understand and improve tax strategies that drive long-term success.
