Senior Associate, International Tax

LS Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions seeks an experienced tax advisor to guide clients on international, M&A, and federal tax planning. You will develop complex tax models and collaborate on cross-border structuring for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and IPOs.

You will support tax provisions, compliance, and financial reporting for global operations while advising on treaty opportunities and providing investment lifecycle support to alternative investment clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in international, M&A, or federal tax planning.
• Strong knowledge of international and domestic tax laws.
• Proven Excel modeling, research, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, lead teams, and develop client relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced tax credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients on business decisions including entity selection, supply chain optimization, and capital mobilization.
• Develop and review complex tax models.
• Assist with international tax planning and analyze impacts.
• Collaborate on structuring tax aspects of M&A, joint ventures, IPOs, including drafting opinions and Excel models.
• Support tax provisions, compliance work, and review financial reporting for global operations.
• Advise on income tax treaty opportunities for cross-border activities.
• Provide specialized support for alternative investment clients throughout their lifecycle.

Skills

International tax planning

M&A tax planning

Federal tax planning

Excel modeling

Research skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Multi-engagement management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or tax certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Role:

• Key Responsibilities: Guide clients on business decisions including entity selection, supply chain optimization, and capital mobilization, considering tax risk, effective tax rate, and cash flow.
• Develop and review complex tax models illustrating global tax attributes and expenses.
• Assist with international tax planning, analyzing short- and long-term impacts aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate on structuring tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and IPOs, including drafting opinions and Excel models.
• Support preparation of tax provisions, compliance work, and review financial reporting related to global operations.
• Advise on income tax treaty opportunities for cross-border activities.
• Provide specialized support for alternative investment clients throughout their investment lifecycle.

Qualifications & Skills

• At least three years of experience in international, M&A, or federal tax planning.
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degrees or certifications in tax preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international and domestic tax laws.
• Excellent research, writing, Excel modeling, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, lead teams, and develop client relationships.

Additional Details:

The role emphasizes teamwork, client service excellence, and professional development in a collaborative culture. It involves working with diverse teams to deliver innovative tax solutions and expand market presence.