Manager - International Tax Business

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RSM’s International Tax Business group (Itax) is a national practice that focuses on serving the U.S. international tax advisory and compliance needs for our global clients.  One of our focus areas include the international tax matters for our financial service clients. Our financial service practice includes asset managers, private equity, investment funds, hedge funds, capital markets, insurance, private credit funds, as well as other investors and fund sponsors.

We are looking to add a manager to our team focused on serving internationally active financial service clients.  As an International Tax Manager, you will be responsible for the following job duties which focus around three core concepts - Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development as discussed below:

• Advise financial services clients on international tax planning and structuring which may include ensuring adherence to taxing regime in multiple jurisdictions, analyzing international tax implications of cross-border transactions (e.g., anti-hybrid rules), and developing tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities for the ultimate investors in the funds.
• Review U.S. international reporting required for the above industries, including, but not limited to Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, and 8804/8805.
• Ability to build and review tax modelling of clients’ tax scenarios including global intangible low-taxed Income (GILTI), sourcing of income, foreign tax credit (FTC), FDII, foreign currency rules, along with the prospective international tax changes under the OBBBA with respect to the financial services industry such as the net controlled foreign corporation tested income (“NCTI”).
• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm.
• Working with RSM member firms around the world.
• Experience providing both internal and external ITAX training in the financial services area.
• Team Management: Managing and developing teams of ITAX professionals in the financial services practice, to include training, mentoring, and supervising less experienced staff.
• Risk Management: Facilitating the risk and financial performance of engagements, including billing, collections, and budget management.
• Leveraging technology solutions, implementing tax software tools, and optimizing processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of tax operations.
• Assist with business development for the expansion of services at new and existing clients, work collaboratively with other practice groups within tax, the firm, and non-U.S. RSM affiliate firms to bring the right services and experience to prospective and existing clients.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Requires one of the following to be active and in good standing, CPA or JD.
• Requires a minimum five (5) years of experience in Public Accounting with a focus in international tax with a minimum of two (2) years in the financial services industry.
• Experience with international tax compliance including, but not limited to Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, and 1118.
• Manage, direct, monitor, and deliver multiple client engagements while maintaining active communication with clients to manage expectations and satisfaction.
• Must have a working knowledge of inbound and outbound tax structuring/ planning, and compliance with respect to partnerships, foreign tax credits, worldwide tax minimization planning.  
• Strong technical skills in accounting, tax preparation and review within the international taxation environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of transfer pricing and ASC 740.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with a national or large regional accounting firm.

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. 

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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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