Senior Consultant, International Tax/M&A

Forvis Mazars US; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Forvis Mazars, LLP seeks an experienced professional for its International Tax team in Chicago. The role focuses on cross-border tax planning, compliance, and advisory services for inbound and outbound multinational clients.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Taxation, an LLM in Taxation, and 2+ years in public accounting tax or international tax, with strong MS Office skills and technical writing ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in public accounting tax or international tax.
• LLM in Taxation completed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite4.

Responsabilités

• Cross-border transaction structuring with detailed step plan slides and tax consequences.
• Research U.S. international tax issues and prepare concise analyses for internal and client use.
• Assist with advisory projects involving inbound/outbound tax planning and entity classification.
• Prepare drafts of memoranda, client deliverables, and workpapers supporting advisory conclusions.
• Support implementation workstreams for international tax structures and documentation.
• Assist with international tax compliance projects linked to advisory matters and reporting.
• Analyze financial statements and legal documents to identify U.S. international tax issues.
• Work with managers and partners to execute projects and manage deadlines.
• Participate in client calls and internal discussions with written summaries.

Connaissances

Tax research

Technical writing

International tax concepts

Inbound/Outbound planning

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Taxation

LLM in Taxation

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Description & Requirements

The International Tax team helps clients navigate complex global tax regulations with expert guidance and tailored strategies. We offer comprehensive services—including global tax planning, compliance, transfer pricing, and mobility support for both inbound and outbound multinational companies. With deep expertise and a forward-thinking approach, we deliver solutions that keep pace with today’s dynamic international tax landscape.

What You Will Do

• Cross-border (sometimes domestic only) transaction structuring including detailed step plan slide decks with tax consequences.
• Research U.S. international tax issues and prepare concise, well supported technical analyses for internal and client facing use.
• Assist with advisory projects involving inbound and outbound tax planning, legal entity rationalization, entity classification, treaty eligibility, withholding tax, cross border payments, foreign tax credits, Subpart F, GILTI, PFIC, and related international tax considerations.
• Prepare first drafts of memoranda, client deliverables, issue lists, technical summaries, and workpapers that support advisory conclusions.
• Support implementation related workstreams for international tax structures, including documentation, information gathering, tax form analysis, and coordination with local country teams.
• Assist with international tax compliance projects where the compliance work is connected to broader advisory matters, including Forms 5471, 8865, 8858, 1118, 1042, 1042-S, W-8 documentation, and related reporting considerations.
• Analyze financial statements, legal entity charts, transaction steps, intercompany agreements, and other source documents to identify relevant U.S. international tax issues.
• Work directly with managers, senior managers, directors, and partners to execute projects, manage deadlines, and communicate status updates.
• Participate in client calls and internal technical discussions, including preparing agendas, questions, follow-ups, and written summaries.
• Develop practical, client ready explanations of complex tax rules in a clear and professional writing style.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
• 2+ years of experience in public accounting tax or international tax
• LLM in Taxation completed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite4

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. international tax research and technical writing
• Tax treaty interpretation and withholding tax analysis
• Inbound and outbound planning concepts
• Entity classification and foreign eligible entity analysis
• International information reporting and related workpaper preparation
• Ability to read financial statements, organizational charts, legal documents, and transaction step plans

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

• Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being - empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service.

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