Japanese Business Network - Private Tax Manager

PwC - Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manager to assist private businesses with advisory services. The role involves solving complex issues, coaching team members, and building client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting and experience in tax advisory.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Japanese (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Developing new skills beyond your comfort zone.
• Resolving issues that hinder team effectiveness.
• Coaching team members and encouraging their development.

Skills

Coaching

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career within PwC Private offers the opportunity to assist private companies with business advisory services such as audit, tax compliance, and planning. The goal is to enhance operational efficiency and enable clients to focus on strategic growth. You will experience the entire lifecycle of a private company, from inception to maturity and transition. Our team develops tailored service plans for privately owned entities, entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals, focusing on issues like wealth management, compliance, cash flow, equity expansion, divestiture, and exit strategies.

PwC Private teams support entrepreneurs and family enterprises in managing ownership and growth in a dynamic global landscape.

To stay ahead, PwC emphasizes being purpose-led and values-driven, guided by the PwC Professional framework, which outlines skills and behaviors for success and career progression.

As a Manager, you will work with a team to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include:

• Developing new skills beyond your comfort zone.
• Resolving issues that hinder team effectiveness.
• Coaching team members and encouraging their development.
• Analyzing complex ideas and forming meaningful recommendations.
• Utilizing multiple information sources, including stakeholder views, to develop solutions.
• Addressing sub-standard work to meet expectations.
• Using data to inform decisions.
• Understanding global trends and their impact on clients.
• Building consensus among diverse viewpoints.
• Communicating complex messages clearly.
• Upholding ethical standards and business conduct.

Our tax advisory practice is dedicated to innovation, providing clients with the right skills and technology to solve problems and achieve sustained outcomes. We adopt a practical, holistic approach tailored to private companies and their owners, especially in complex transactions requiring high sophistication. Our technical expertise, industry insights, and specialization distinguish us.

Job Requirements and Preferences

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 4 years of experience
• CPA, Bar membership, or other relevant credentials
• Proficiency in Japanese (reading, writing, speaking)

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with complex tax issues for US, non-publicly traded entities operating in Japan
• Strong client relationship skills, project management, and team supervision abilities

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Additional Information

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