About this role
About the Role International Tax Director at Baker Tilly leads the delivery of comprehensive international tax services for a diverse client base, driving growth and mentoring a team across multiple offices. The role partners with firm leadership to develop innovative tax planning, compliance, and cross-border strategies to minimize global tax burdens.
What You'll Do
- Oversee tax-planning for clients, review complex tax research on a wide range of issues related to business transactions for multiple entities and their affiliates.
- Oversee the delivery of a full range of international tax services; advise U.S. and foreign multinational companies on the tax implications of their international operations; coordinate U.S. and foreign tax laws to develop an optimal worldwide tax strategy and tax planning strategies to minimize U.S. and foreign income taxes.
- Consult with clients on tax-efficient structuring of international transactions, effective use of tax treaties, offshore investments activities and repatriation programs to minimize US and foreign income taxes of our US-based multinational clients; minimize worldwide tax burdens on business transactions and operations, and making effective foreign investments.
- Research and consult on various tax matters, respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries when requested, make recommendations to the client for consideration.
- Actively participate in business development efforts to include working collaboratively with other partners and marketing professionals to target and build relationships with client prospects.
- Manage, supervise, train and lead the staff through counsel, guidance and coaching; evaluate performance and work efforts.
What We're Looking For
- Proven track record delivering international tax services for multinational clients; ability to manage complex projects; strong leadership, mentoring and staff development skills.
- Ability to drive growth and market source new clients; willing to collaborate with Baker Tilly colleagues across disciplines to advance strategy.
- Deep technical knowledge of international tax planning, treaties, offshore investment planning and repatriation strategies; strong client management and communication skills.
- Team-oriented, collaborative mindset with the ability to coach and develop junior staff; comfortable working across multiple offices.
Nice to Have
- Ownership experience or interest in partnership opportunities within a fast-growing firm.
- Demonstrated ability to market and develop new business; cross-office collaboration experience.