International Tax Manager

Prager Metis International; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base salaries

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employer contribution to 401(k) plan

Job summary

Prager Metis International in New York is seeking an experienced tax professional to manage international tax engagements. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance, developing strategies for tax planning, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective management of projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting and a CPA or EA designation with at least 7 years of relevant experience. Benefits include flexible work arrangements and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in public accounting with exposure to individual, corporate, and partnership taxation.
• Deep understanding of international tax law and current trends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee international tax engagements from planning to delivery.
• Drive strategic international tax planning and consulting projects.
• Review and approve complex international tax compliance filings.

Skills

CPA or EA

Public accounting experience

International tax planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee international tax engagements from planning to delivery, ensuring tasks and projects meet deadlines and client expectations
• Acquire a deep understanding of clients' industries and businesses
• Drive strategic international tax planning, structuring, and consulting projects for multinational clients
• Review and approve complex international tax compliance filings and ensure alignment with firm standards and risk management policies
• Oversee international tax calculations and modeling, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, BEAT, and foreign tax credit optimization
• Lead coordination with global member firms, foreign affiliates, and external advisors across jurisdictions
• Provide final technical review and guidance on complex or ambiguous international tax issues
• Proactively identify tax savings and planning opportunities to add value to client engagements
• Lead IRS and international tax authority audit strategies, issues resolution, and senior-level communications
• Maintain deep expertise in international tax law, OECD developments, and emerging global tax trends
• Prepare, review, and manage staff deliverables including tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-up work for all entity types (individual, C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnership, multi-state, etc.)
• Manage and monitor client deliverables and due dates
• Prepare and review complex U.S. and multi-state/international income tax returns for business entities, including consolidated and nonconsolidated C-corporations, S-Corporations, and Partnerships
• Conduct complex international tax research and prepare memorandum outlining findings and conclusions
• Communicate with and respond to the IRS and state agencies on behalf of clients in connection with audits, inquiries, and tax notices
• Delegate projects to staff that can handle them most efficiently and provide accounting and tax assistance to staff as needed
• Communicate directly with existing clients, colleagues, management, and IRS representatives regarding various tax matters
• Assist with business development efforts, including but not limited to, meeting with prospective and existing clients, preparing fee quotes and proposals, and evaluating clients’ needs
• Lead in knowledge of software, processes, and workflows
• Assist with employee training for new hires and ongoing employee training and career guidance
• Engage in consulting with and completing special projects as requested by/for Management and Clients
• Take direction from and report to the Partners of the international tax department

Qualifications

• CPA or EA
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting
• 7+ years of experience in public accounting with exposure to individual, corporate and partnership taxation

Starting salary range for this position is between $120-170k, and will be finalized based on the candidate's years of experience and local cost of labor.

Benefits

Prager Metis offers:

• Flexible work arrangements (Remote/WFH/Hybrid on select roles)
• Competitive base salaries
• Paid time off, Sick Time, & Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flex Spending Options: HRA, FSA, and/or HSA
• Access to Employee Wellness Programs
• Summer Flexible Schedule
• Employer contribution to 401(k) plan
• CPA licensure support & Incentives as well as other applicable certifications and licenses
• Make a Difference: Volunteer opportunities with charity partner organizations

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Prager Metis CPAs is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard age, race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, employment status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, domestic victim status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by law. Prager Metis also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state laws.