International Tax Manager

Wipfli Advisory LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with matching

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Education & certification assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Wipfli Advisory LLC is seeking an experienced International Tax Manager in Chicago to lead multinational tax engagements, coordinate cross-border planning, and supervise teams. The role focuses on inbound and outbound matters, Subpart F implications, and tax compliance across federal, state, and local levels.

You will liaise with clients to optimize structuring, treaty applications, and cross-border transactions, delivering integrated tax solutions and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of public accounting, law firm, or multinational corporate tax experience, incl. U.S. international tax.
• Experience managing international tax accounts and advising inbound or outbound multinational companies.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. international tax compliance and federal domestic tax requirements for corporations.
• Experience reviewing international information returns and domestic returns, computations, elections, disclosures.
• Ability to understand client’s tax profile and coordinate across multiple tax disciplines.
• Experience managing multiple engagements, budgets, deadlines, and teams.
• Strong research, analytical, project management and communication skills.
• Preferred credentials include CPA, JD, EA; master’s in Taxation/Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage multinational client relationships and coordination across international and domestic tax needs.
• Lead integrated tax engagements for inbound and outbound multinationals, including scope, timelines, staffing, and budgets.
• Oversee U.S. corporate and partnership tax compliance (Forms 1120, 1065, 1120-F) and state/local filings.
• Review complex U.S. international tax forms, computations, and disclosures.
• Advise on inbound/outbound matters: Subpart F, foreign tax credits, BEAT, Section 245A, transfer pricing.
• Consult on international structuring and tax treaty utilization to minimize taxes.
• Connect international positions to domestic tax consequences and reporting.
• Identify planning opportunities and coordinate with client finance teams and specialists.
• Collaborate with other firm professionals for seamless service to multinational clients.
• Develop and mentor engagement teams and promote scalable processes.

Skills

International tax

Client relations

US federal & state tax

Tax planning & structuring

Tax research

Transfer pricing

Cross-border transactions

Tax provisions/compliance

Tax technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Taxation/Finance

CPA, JD, EA or equivalent credential

Tools

CCH Axcess

BNA/Checkpoint

Excel modeling

Job description

Overview

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Wipfli is seeking an experienced Tax Manager who has managed international tax accounts and can serve multinational companies holistically across their U.S. international and domestic tax needs. This role is ideal for a client-focused leader who understands how international tax considerations connect with federal, state and local, tax provision, compliance, and broader business issues and who can coordinate specialists to deliver an integrated client experience.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage key multinational client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of coordination across international and domestic tax service needs.

• Lead integrated tax engagements for inbound and outbound multinational companies, with accountability for scope, quality, timelines, staffing, budgets, risk management, and client communication.

• Oversee U.S. corporate and partnership tax compliance, including Forms 1120, 1065, and 1120-F, extensions, estimated tax payments, and related elections and disclosures, as well as state and local filing requirements.

• Review complex U.S. international tax forms, computations, disclosures, and workpapers, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 1118, 1042, 1042-S, 8991, 8992, and 8993, as applicable.

• Advise on inbound and outbound matters involving Subpart F, NCTI, foreign tax credits, Section 163(j), FDDEI, BEAT, Section 245A, PTEP, tax treaties, withholding, and cross-border structuring.

• Consult with clients on tax-efficient structuring of international transactions, the effective use of tax treaties, planning for foreign investment activities, and repatriation programs designed to minimize U.S. and foreign income taxes.

• Connect international tax positions to domestic tax consequences, including taxable income, attributes, estimated payments, tax accounting, transaction reporting, and state tax implications.

• Identify planning opportunities and compliance risks across the client’s full tax profile, translate technical issues into practical recommendations, and coordinate implementation with client finance teams and internal specialists.

• Collaborate with state and local tax, transfer pricing, tax provision, transaction advisory, employment tax, and other firm professionals to provide seamless service to multinational clients.

• Develop and mentor engagement teams, review work, deliver technical training, and promote consistent, scalable processes and technology-enabled service delivery.

• Support proposals, engagement scoping, fee management, and expansion of multidisciplinary relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field.

• 5+ years of relevant public accounting, law firm, or multinational corporate tax experience, including significant U.S. international tax experience.

• Demonstrated experience managing international tax accounts and advising inbound or outbound multinational companies.

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. international tax compliance and the related U.S. federal domestic tax requirements for corporations.

• Experience reviewing both international information returns and domestic income tax returns, computations, elections, disclosures, and supporting workpapers.

• Proven ability to understand a client’s broader tax profile, identify interdependencies, and coordinate specialists across multiple tax disciplines.

• Experience managing multiple engagements, client expectations, budgets, deadlines, and teams while maintaining a high standard of quality.

• Strong technical research, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment and executive presence to advise finance and tax leaders.

• Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, JD, EA, or other relevant professional credential; master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting, JD, or LLM in Taxation preferred.

• Experience with a national, Big Four, or large regional public accounting firm serving multinational companies.

• Experience with ASC 740, transfer pricing, state and local tax coordination, cross-border transaction support, or international tax modeling.

• Experience with CCH Axcess, BNA, Checkpoint, international tax compliance software, automation, or advanced Excel modeling.

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Additional Details

Additional Details:

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [e-mail]

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $113,000 to $153,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.

\"Wipfli\" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Offers of employment by “Wipfli” are made by and through Wipfli Advisory LLC.

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Job LocationsUS-IL-Chicago

Job ID 2026-8568

Category Tax

Remote No