Tax Director

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's
Tax
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to join their dynamic team.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage income tax preparation engagements and work in the business tax group.
• Proven experience working with multinational businesses operating in the US, with a strong understanding of how US tax and accounting regulations differ from those in other countries.
• Be familiar with US international tax concepts, rules, and requirement relating to multinational business operations, including items such as transfer pricing, inbound inversions, and income inclusion related to CFCs.
• Able to provide advice on numerous issues that relate to doing business in the US, such as discussions around retirement plans, payroll setup, sales tax, accounting requirements and obligations compared to other countries
• Able to spot and advise on cross border issues that may not be appropriately addressed by clients and respectfully raise issues proactively with clients
• Have familiarity with the US Tax Treaties and related concepts such as permanent establishment, ECI, FDAP, and withholding tax obligations for foreign companies and individuals
• Demonstrate ability to research complex tax situations involving multi-entity international controlled group structures
• Understands the required technical reporting on tax returns including those related to Forms 114, 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, and 8938
• Experience with various elections and disclosures relating to Form 3115, Form 8832, Sec. 351, Sec. 361, Sec. 451, and Sec. 6038
• Able to perform calculations related to various international tax concepts including PFICs, foreign tax credit limitations, section 956 inclusions, FDII deductions, and GILTI and subpart F income allocations
• Be familiar with domestic tax issues such as state nexus, 382 limitations, deferred compensation, deferred revenue, UNICAP, 163(j) limitations, and R&D capitalization
• Ability to work with legal and foreign advisors to come up with mutually agreed upon business plans and structures
• Willingness to immediately take on a small book of clients and provide top notch client service
• Desire to be growth oriented and grow book of business over time.
• Willing to work closely with a lead partner and a select group of professional staff
• Duties will include high level review of various tax submissions, as well as tax consulting

Qualifications

• CPA is required for this role
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Master's degree in Taxation highly preferred
• Recent work experience in a public accounting firm
• 10+ years experience in federal tax compliance and consulting with a focus on multinational businesses
• Extensive knowledge in C-corporations and other business returns
• Must have technology and/or e-commerce, distribution, manufacturing experience
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Computer expertise including knowledge of CCH Axcess and GoSystems tax software

Why Work For Aprio
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits We Offer For Full-time Team Members

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What's In It For You

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.