Senior Manager - International Tax Business

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RSM’s International Tax practice focuses on corporate tax planning and compliance including accounting for income taxes.  Our client base is primarily outbound with industry concentrations in industrial & consumer products, technology, and financial services.  We have regional transfer pricing and international assignment (expatriate) specialty groups. 

As an International Tax Senior Manager with RSM, you will be responsible for the following job duties, which align with three core concepts (technical expertise, people and talent management, and client service / business development):

• Tax technical research, analysis, and. writing and review

• Basic quantitative modeling in Excel

• Engagement management: responsible for timely delivery of quality work product, client communications, coordination of global tax advisory services, staff direction and supervision, and obtaining input from partners and specialists as appropriate

• Tax compliance: responsible for review of international returns, forms, disclosures, and elections

• Serve as career advisor / coach to one or more employees.

• Lead or participate in various initiatives, such as: developing new practice tools and service lines, writing articles for publication, teaching, etc.

• Assume leadership roles in sales and marketing activities including RSM-sponsored events, industry launch teams, client pursuit teams, and prospect meetings

• Actively participate in setting the right “tone at the top” in your office location

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a BA/BS Degree – preferably in Accounting or related field of study

• Requires one of the following an active CPA or JD with state bar.

• Requires a minimum eight (8) years of experience in public accounting, law

• Requires experience with international tax compliance including, but not limited to, forms 5471, 8865, 8858, and 1118.r industry with a focus on international taxation

• Requires comprehensive understanding of international tax provisions of Internal Revenue Code

• Working knowledge of accounting, including accounting for income taxes

• Working knowledge of transfer pricing, income tax treaties, and foreign tax regimes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in taxation (MST, MBA or LLM)

• Recent international tax experience with a national or regional accounting firm

• Working knowledge of Subchapter C

• Leadership experience or aspirations

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.