Manager - International Tax Business - Financial Services

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RSM’s International Tax Business group is a national practice that focuses on serving the U.S. international tax advisory and compliance needs for our global clients. One of our focus areas include the international tax matters for our financial service clients. Our financial service practice includes asset managers, private equity, investment funds, hedge funds, capital markets, insurance, private credit funds, as well as other investors and fund sponsors.

We are looking to add a manager to our team focused on serving internationally active financial service clients. As an International Tax Manager, you will be responsible for the following job duties which focus around three core concepts - Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development as discussed below:

• Advise financial services clients on international tax planning and structuring which may include ensuring adherence to taxing regime in multiple jurisdictions, analyzing international tax implications of cross-border transactions (e.g., anti-hybrid rules), and developing tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities for the ultimate investors in the funds

• Review U.S. international reporting required for the above industries, including, but not limited to Forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 8858, 8804/8805, 1042/1042-s, and Schedules K-2/K-3

• Ability to build and review tax modelling of clients’ tax scenarios including global intangible low-taxed Income (GILTI), sourcing of income, foreign tax credit (FTC), FDII, foreign currency rules, along with the prospective international tax changes under the OBBBA with respect to the financial services industry such as the net controlled foreign corporation tested income (“NCTI”)

• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm

• Working with RSM member firms around the world

• Experience providing both internal and external ITAX training in the financial services area

• Team Management: Managing and developing teams of ITAX professionals in the financial services practice, to include; training, mentoring, and supervising less experienced staff

• Risk Management: Facilitating the risk and financial performance of engagements, including billing, collections, and budget management

• Leveraging technology solutions, implementing tax software tools, and optimizing processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of tax operations

• Assist with business development for the expansion of services at new and existing clients, work collaboratively with other practice groups within tax, the firm, and non-U.S. RSM affiliate firms to bring the right services and experience to prospective and existing clients

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

• Requires one of the following: CPA or JD

• Requires a minimum five (5) years of experience in Public Accounting with a focus in International Tax with a minimum of two (2) years in the financial services industry

• Experience with International Tax compliance including, but not limited to Forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 8858, 1118, 1042/1042-s, and Schedules K-2/K-3

• Manage, direct, monitor, and deliver multiple client engagements while maintaining active communication with clients to manage expectations and satisfaction

• Must have a working knowledge of inbound and outbound tax structuring and planning and compliance with respect to partnerships, foreign tax credits, worldwide tax minimization planning

• Strong technical skills in accounting, tax preparation and review within the international taxation environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of transfer pricing and ASC 740

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Experience with a national or large regional accounting firm

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We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $82,400 - $155,700 Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.