Tax Manager- International Tax in Irvine

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

RSM’s ITAX Business practice is a national capability that focuses on serving US and Foreign multi-national business’ US international tax advisory and compliance needs in coordination with foreign tax advisors and applicable laws. This includes advising businesses on the application of US and foreign tax law to a business and how that impacts their choices and decisions to structure their legal entities, transactions, and operations. This practice includes compliance for accurately reporting and administering global tax obligations.

As an International Tax Manager, you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around three core concepts - Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management and Client Service/Business Development:

• Serve as a Career Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback - approximately 10 - 20% of your time
• 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
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of International Tax services including planning, research, compliance, general mergers and acquisitions activities and transfer pricing
• Reviewing US international information reporting forms
• Reviewing quantitative analysis and projects of international tax professionals
• Working with RSM member firms around the world
• Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients
• Manage corporate international client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required and CPA or JD required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Public Accounting with a focus in International Tax
• Comprehensive understanding of tax law/rules and implications
• Experience with International Tax compliance including, but not limited to forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 8858 and 1118
• Strong technical skills in accounting, tax preparation and review within the international taxation environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have a working knowledge of inbound and outbound structure planning, foreign tax credits, worldwide tax minimization planning, transfer pricing analysis, and ASC 740
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience with a national or large regional accounting firm

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritise your wellbeing by delivering personalised, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.

Compensation Range: $109,800 - $220,600. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.