Global Tax Strategy Senior Manager

Wipfli; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced International Tax Senior Manager to lead a portfolio of multinational client accounts and serve as a trusted advisor on global tax matters. You will coordinate cross-border engagements and guide clients on complex tax issues while developing the firm’s international tax practice.

The role requires deep knowledge of Subpart F, BEAT, transfer pricing, and cross-border structuring, with a track record of senior stakeholder advisory and staff mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in U.S. international tax and multinational corporate tax.
• Demonstrated success leading complex multinational client accounts and multidisciplinary teams.
• Extensive experience reviewing complex international tax computations, forms, disclosures, and workpapers.
• Experience advising senior client tax and finance leaders with strategic recommendations.
• Advanced technical research, judgment, leadership, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop Managers and other tax professionals.
• Preferred: CPA, JD, EA, or other credential; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and strategically lead a portfolio of multinational client accounts, serving as a senior relationship contact and trusted advisor across international and related domestic tax needs.
• Develop deep knowledge of clients’ global business models, ownership structures, transactions, risk profiles, and priorities to deliver forward-looking guidance.
• Lead complex inbound and outbound international tax engagements with accountability for scope, economics, staffing, deadlines, and executive communication.
• Oversee U.S. corporate and partnership tax compliance, including Forms 1120, 1065, 1120-F, extensions, estimated payments, and related filings.
• Review complex U.S. international tax forms and disclosures, including 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 1118, 1042, 1042-S, 8991, 8992, 8993.
• Provide senior-level guidance on Subpart F, BEAT, foreign tax credits, and cross-border structuring.
• Advise senior client stakeholders on tax consequences, risks, and planning alternatives for global operations.
• Coordinate with other Wipfli specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate implications to clients and professionals.
• Lead and develop Managers, Seniors, and Associates; deliver training and knowledge-sharing.
• Drive practice growth through expansion of client relationships, proposals, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

U.S. international tax

Client relationship leadership

Engagement leadership

Tax research

Cross-border transactions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Taxation/Finance

Master’s degree in Taxation/Accounting (preferred)

CPA/JD/EA (preferred)

Tools

ASC 740

Transfer pricing

CCH Axcess

Checkpoint

Excel modeling

Job description

Wipfli in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced International Tax Senior Manager to lead a portfolio of multinational client accounts and serve as a trusted advisor on global tax matters. You will coordinate cross-border engagements and guide clients on complex tax issues while developing the firm’s international tax practice.

The role requires deep knowledge of Subpart F, BEAT, transfer pricing, and cross-border structuring, with a track record of senior stakeholder advisory and staff mentorship.