International Tax Strategy Lead

WhiteCap Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteCap Search seeks an International Tax Manager to lead complex engagements from planning through delivery for multinational clients. You will provide technical leadership to the tax team and work with IRS/state authorities and global member firms to optimize clients' global tax positions.

The role requires CPA or EA and 7+ years of public accounting tax experience, with strong knowledge of international tax concepts and experience with multinational clients.

Qualifications

• CPA or EA required.
• 7+ years of public accounting experience with exposure to individual, corporate, and partnership taxation.
• Strong knowledge of international tax concepts, compliance, and planning.
• Experience with multinational clients and complex tax structures strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, research, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead international tax engagements, including planning, compliance, consulting, and delivery.
• Develop and execute international tax planning and structuring strategies for multinational clients.
• Review complex federal, state, and international tax returns and related filings.
• Oversee international tax calculations and modeling, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, BEAT, and foreign tax credit optimization.
• Conduct complex international tax research and prepare technical memoranda outlining findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate with foreign affiliates, global member firms, and external advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide technical guidance on complex international tax matters and emerging regulatory issues.
• Identify tax savings and planning opportunities and proactively communicate recommendations to clients.
• Lead IRS and international tax authority audits, including issue resolution and senior-level communications.
• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, C-Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, and other complex entities.
• Manage client deliverables, deadlines, extensions, and overall engagement workflow.
• Communicate directly with clients, Partners, management, IRS representatives, and state taxing authorities.
• Delegate work to staff, review deliverables, and provide technical guidance and career development.
• Assist with business development activities, including prospective client meetings, proposals, fee quotes, and evaluating client needs.
• Support employee training and contribute to the development of tax processes, software, and workflows.
• Lead and participate in special projects and consulting engagements as requested by Partners and clients.

Skills

CPA or EA (professional credential)

Analytical skills

Research skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Job description

WhiteCap Search seeks an International Tax Manager to lead complex engagements from planning through delivery for multinational clients. You will provide technical leadership to the tax team and work with IRS/state authorities and global member firms to optimize clients' global tax positions.

The role requires CPA or EA and 7+ years of public accounting tax experience, with strong knowledge of international tax concepts and experience with multinational clients.