What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Tax Supervisor position at Kahn Litwin Renza?
KLR is ranked as one of the Top 100 accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. It operates eight offices in Florida, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, China and Switzerland and has more than 325 professionals. KLR is one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in New England and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for 18 consecutive years.
As a key member of our International Tax Team, the Supervisor will utilize their technical skills and educational background and apply expertise on a variety of engagements with clients of the Firm. This critical role in our growing Tax practice includes managing client relationships, performing technical tax work and managing staff.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as client’s trusted advisor, demonstrate knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solution options to client and team
- Manage staff on engagement deliverables (such as tax returns, work papers, etc.); complete technical and strategic reviews as a member of the final engagement review team to ensure quality control standards are met; ensure on time delivery and on budget
- Reviewing complex tax returns including international, federal and multi-state returns for C Corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and individuals
- Experience with foreign reporting, i.e. FBAR, Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 8938, 1120-F and GILTI reporting
- Strategizing with Partners regarding tax planning
- Researching tax issues and providing guidance to clients
- Foster a team environment; demonstrate support of management and decisions and build a positive culture
- Working closely with staff, and assisting senior management in mentoring, coaching, training, supervising, and evaluating staff
- Participate in practice development activities that lead to the generation of new business and the opportunities for cross-service
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change from time to time with notice whenever possible, but not guaranteed.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field
- 4 years of technical international tax experience in public accounting or related field
- CPA or EA highly preferred, or pursuit of credentials
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to manage multiple high-level projects simultaneously
- Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability, strong operational and project management skills
- Proficient use of applicable technology
We are looking for a candidate to work full time. Normal hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with increased hours during our peak season: February through April and September through October. These periods require increasing normal weekly hours, which includes weekends.
Benefits
KLR offers a wide range of benefits including: health and dental insurance, paid time-off and a competitive retirement savings plan. We offer tuition assistance, in-house education programs and offer employees opportunities for community involvement.
Come join a firm who has recently been recognized as a “Best Place to Work” for 18 years by the Providence Business Journal and voted as a Top 100 Firm in the country by Accounting Today!
KLR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
