Tax Manager International Tax

Description
Tax Manager, International Tax
Portland/Hybrid/Remote
Geffen Mesher & Company proudly stands as one of Portland's foremost locally owned accounting firms, with a distinguished history of over 90 years dedicated to serving clients throughout the Northwest.
We owe our enduring success to our client-centric ethos and unwavering commitment to our team members.
We provide a full suite of professional services, including Accounting, Assurance, Business Consulting, Business Valuation, Data and Analytics, Litigation Support, Family Office, Transaction Services, and full-service Tax planning, spanning several industries.
We are seeking a Tax Manager to join our International Tax Team.
In this role, you should be able to lead or manage the people who support you and the engagements you own.
You can juggle multiple projects to a high degree of efficiency and demonstrate advanced technical skills in various tax and accounting areas.
You'll help business leaders look around corners, go beyond the numbers, and do something different by developing rapport with clients and making a difference.
Whether you intend to specialize or gain exposure across many service lines, you won't be limited at Geffen Mesher.
What you'll be doing
Researching and analyzing international tax provisions affecting corporations, partnerships, and individuals.
International tax structuring for our clients as they expand their business across borders.
Responding to inquiries from taxing authorities.
Work collaboratively with all levels of staff on client engagements.
Plan, supervise and complete complex engagements.
Supervise staff on multiple engagements simultaneously and evaluate their progress.
Train and mentor staff and senior accountants.
Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
Maintain knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the international business climate.
Have an innate curiosity about tax code sections, case law, and its application to businesses.
Possess strong technical taxation skills and the ability to form strong client relationships.
Requirements
What makes you a fit
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a similar discipline.
Certified public accountant.
5 or more years' experience in tax, preferably with at least 2 working with international tax in a national or Big 4 firm.
Experience with inbound and outbound US international taxation, including reporting for international subsidiaries or companies.
Familiarity with structuring international M&A transactions.
Knowledge and/or experience with all or some of the following:
• Forms 5471, 5472 and 8858
• FDAP withholding, including Forms 1042 and 1042-S
• Global Intangible Low Taxed Income (GILTI)
• Foreign Derived Intangible Income (FDII)
• Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA)
• Foreign tax credits
Strong leadership and organization skills required for multiple engagements.
Ability to conduct research on tax issues to develop effective tax planning strategies.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
A passionate drive to exceed clients' service expectations and a drive to build trust with clients by developing relationships through in-person meetings, phone calls, and prompt responses to their requests.
Ability to give and receive both positive and constructive feedback.
Strong attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
Proficient in MS Office technology suite.
Why you should join our team
Shameless plug(s):
we are in the top 1% of CPA firms in the U.S.
We are also consistently ranked among the Most Admired Companies by the Portland Business Journal.
Culture:
Just like we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, we do the same for our team members.
We are a mid-sized firm with a small firm feel.
Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives.
We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.
We value our people and strive to create a supportive, inclusive culture:
Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Committee, Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI), Working Moms Group, Advisor Program, and Leadership Development Program (LDP).
We give back to our communities.
Today, our team supports more than 80 charitable organizations by serving on boards of directors, making charitable donations, and volunteering our time.
In addition to our extensive organizational involvement, we close our office for one day each year and volunteer directly in the community.
Did you say 'busy season'? Since this is public accounting, you can expect to work extra hours during busy seasons.
We do our best to keep you motivated, energized, and engaged during that time.
We offer catered lunch three days a week, tons of healthy snacks, weekly yoga & massages, and bi-weekly office socials.
Benefits & Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefit package to help protect your personal and financial health and that of your family.
At Geffen Mesher, we offer a generous 401k and profit-sharing plan.
We'll cover 100% of your individual monthly medical premium costs and provide paid parental leave.
Generous PTO and paid holidays come with the gig as well!
• LI-Hybrid
• LI-Remote
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.
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The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
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