Global International Tax Strategy Lead

Wipfli Advisory LLC; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli LLP is seeking an experienced International Tax Senior Manager to lead a portfolio of multinational client accounts and act as a trusted advisor for cross-border tax matters. You will manage inbound and outbound engagements, coordinate domestic and international compliance, and mentor a team of tax professionals.

The role requires a deep understanding of Subpart F, BEAT, transfer pricing, and global tax strategies, with strong executive communication and business development skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in U.S. international and multinational corporate tax.
• Demonstrated success leading complex multinational client accounts, multiple concurrent engagements, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Extensive experience reviewing complex international tax computations and supporting workpapers.
• Experience advising senior client tax and finance leaders with technical, strategic recommendations.
• Strong research, judgment, engagement leadership, and communication skills.
• Preferred credentials: CPA, JD, EA; master’s in Taxation or Accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and strategically lead a portfolio of key multinational client accounts and serve as a senior relationship contact.
• Develop deep knowledge of clients’ global business models to anticipate needs and provide forward-looking guidance.
• Lead complex inbound and outbound international tax engagements with scope, staffing, and deadlines.
• Oversee U.S. corporate and partnership tax compliance, including Forms 1120/1065/1120-F and state filings.
• Review international tax forms and disclosures and maintain high-quality workpapers.
• Provide senior-level guidance on Subpart F, BEAT, 245A, and related topics.
• Coordinate cross-border structuring and advise on global operations and transactions.
• Mentor Managers and Associates; drive training and knowledge sharing.
• Champion process improvements in workpapers, templates, and automation.
• Support growth through proposals and cross-functional collaboration.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate implications to clients and professionals across the firm.

Skills

International tax

Client relationships

Engagement leadership

Team development

Executive communication

Technical research

Cross-border tax

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Tax

CPA or equivalent

Tools

CCH Axcess

BNA

Checkpoint

Excel modeling

Tax software

Job description

Wipfli LLP is seeking an experienced International Tax Senior Manager to lead a portfolio of multinational client accounts and act as a trusted advisor for cross-border tax matters. You will manage inbound and outbound engagements, coordinate domestic and international compliance, and mentor a team of tax professionals.

The role requires a deep understanding of Subpart F, BEAT, transfer pricing, and global tax strategies, with strong executive communication and business development skills.