International Tax Specialist
Job Description
Our team of international tax planning specialists provides international tax consulting services to help businesses compete effectively in the worldwide arena while ensuring a homegrown perspective on local regulations and tax issues. We are seeking an International Tax Specialist to join us. This role can sit in any of our Chicago area offices conveniently located in the city, north suburbs and west suburbs.
The International Tax Specialist will provide specialized services addressing a wide array of international tax concerns, including foreign expansion assistance; transfer pricing; tax treaty analysis; employees working abroad; cross-border structuring; foreign tax credit planning; and international tax compliance projects.
As an International Tax Specialist, you will:
- Solve interesting and complex international tax problems
- Lead client relationships on day to day tax matters supporting partners with service execution and development of extended services.
- Provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients while effectively managing teams and budgets.
- Perform research and prepare/review technical tax memorandum.
- Manage, develop and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
- Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively both with the client and internally to provide superior client service.
- Participate in networking activities and work closely with partners on targeting and proposal activities.
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Job Requirements
What you bring to the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or other relevant field of study
- CPA Certified or the eligibility to work towards obtaining a CPA license; JD will be considered.
- 10 years of progressive International Tax consulting and/or compliance experience with a public accounting firm, law firm, or large corporate tax department of a multinational company is preferred
- Strong tax technical skills and accounting skills. Strong analytical skills, verbal and written communication, people, project management and organizational skills.
- Exceptional research and technical writing skills
- Proficiency with ProSystem fx, CCH, RIA, and/or Engagement is a plus.
- Ability to participate in all aspects of engagement strategic planning initiatives and have strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Additional Information
We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.
Meet Your Recruiter
Mike Podlasek
Senior Recruiter
Responsible for recruiting the CPS division that specializes in Accounting, Finance, Audit and Tax. CPS is a highly specialized, full cycle recruiting firm, placing top talent with the best companies. We've been in business since 1973 and over the years we've placed more than 40,000 of the best and brightest candidates with our clients.
If you are looking for a position in Accounting, Finance, Audit or Tax or if your company is looking for someone to provide you with good candidates for hire, please don't hesitate to contact me.