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International Tax Manager - Public

Posted 8 days ago

robert halfGrand Rapids (MI)

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About the role

Job Description: We are looking for an accomplished International Tax Manager to join a growing public accounting team in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Detroit, or Troy, Michigan. In this role, you will guide clients through complex global tax matters, offering practical advice that supports both compliance and long-term planning. This position combines technical international tax work with client leadership, team development, and practice growth within a collaborative CPA firm environment.
Responsibilities: Lead international tax engagements from planning through delivery, ensuring high-quality consulting, research, and compliance support for cross-border matters. Design tax strategies that help clients manage global operations efficiently, including transactions involving foreign entities, individuals, trusts, and estates. Provide guidance on international structuring matters such as mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and other business changes with cross-border tax implications. Serve as a primary advisor to clients by translating technical tax rules into clear recommendations aligned with their business and personal objectives. Coordinate with external advisors and global networks to address multi-jurisdictional tax questions and develop practical solutions. Manage responses to notices, audits, and other inquiries from tax authorities related to international tax filings and positions. Monitor changes in U.S. and international tax law and apply new guidance to client situations in a timely and thoughtful manner. Support the expansion of the international tax practice by identifying additional service opportunities, contributing to proposals, and participating in relationship-building efforts. Coach and develop entry-level professionals, providing direction, feedback, and mentorship to strengthen team capability and performance. Help enhance the firm's international tax knowledge base and technical depth through collaboration, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. At least 5 years of experience in international tax with a background that includes planning, consulting, and compliance work. Strong knowledge of inbound and outbound U.S. international tax matters affecting businesses as well as individuals, trusts, and estates. Experience preparing or reviewing international tax filings and related corporate or individual forms used in cross-border compliance. Familiarity with international tax issues tied to mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, elections, and entity planning. Demonstrated ability to uncover advisory opportunities and grow relationships with existing and prospective clients. CPA designation required. Excellent project management, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex tax concepts clearly to clients and colleagues. Proven leadership ability, including mentoring staff and guiding teams through technically demanding engagements.

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