International Tax Manager

val's services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services seeks a seasoned Manager in International Tax to advise multinational enterprises on complex tax planning, business structuring, and compliance. You will lead client engagements, develop cross-border strategies, and collaborate with teams to optimize tax outcomes.

The role requires strong research, analytical, and communication skills; CPA/EA/JD/LLM credentials are preferred, with a focus on international and federal tax matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees or legal certifications preferred.
• Minimum five years of recent experience in international, M&A, or federal tax planning.
• Licensed CPA, EA, JD, or LLM with tax focus; credentials recommended if not held.
• Strong knowledge of international and domestic tax laws.
• Proficiency in research, writing, Excel modeling, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients on decisions regarding entity location, supply chain optimization, and capital mobilization, considering tax risks and global effective tax rates.
• Assist with tax planning strategies, analyzing short- and long-term impacts aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate on structuring mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and IPOs, including drafting tax opinions and models.
• Support tax provision preparation and review compliance work, working with audit teams on financial reporting of global transactions.
• Advise on income tax treaty opportunities for cross-border investments.
• Provide specialized support for alternative investment firms throughout the investment lifecycle.

Skills

International tax

M&A tax

Federal tax planning

Team leadership

Client relationship development

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree or legal certification (CPA/EA/JD/LLM)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Role: Manager in International Tax, responsible for advising multinational enterprises on complex tax planning, business structuring, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide clients on decisions regarding entity location, supply chain optimization, and capital mobilization, considering tax risks and global effective tax rates.
• Assist with tax planning strategies, analyzing short- and long-term impacts aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate on structuring mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and IPOs, including drafting tax opinions and models.
• Support tax provision preparation and review compliance work, working with audit teams on financial reporting of global transactions.
• Advise on income tax treaty opportunities for cross-border investments.
• Provide specialized support for alternative investment firms throughout the investment lifecycle.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum five years of recent experience in international, M&A, or federal tax planning.
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degrees or legal certifications preferred.
• Licensed CPA, EA, JD, or LLM with tax focus; must obtain credentials if not already held.
• Strong knowledge of international and domestic tax laws.
• Proficiency in research, writing, Excel modeling, and communication.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, lead teams, develop client relationships, and deliver excellent service.