International Tax Manager

Overview:

MGO is a top 50 CPA and advisory firm of 600+ professionals working remotely and in offices throughout the U.S. and India. Through frictionless digital tools, we address the local needs, and fuel the global ambitions, of clients in 97 countries. MGO is proud to be a “Best Place to Work” and is ranked as a leader by Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting.

Job Details:
MGO is growing, and we are looking for motivated, hardworking, and dynamic International Tax Manager/Senior Manager with a strong passion for public accounting and tax services to join the team. A career in our public Tax sector will provide you with the opportunities to learn and develop technical skills to prep and execute returns of all kinds and industries.

This International Tax Manager/Senior Manager is responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objections, evaluating, and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues. In this role, the International Tax Senior Manager is charged with applying knowledge to understand potential tax issues, and recognizing, communicating potential risks and potential changes in the tax policy, and making top-level decisions regarding filing, preparation, and resolution of cross border taxation questions. In addition, the International Tax Senior Manager will be critical member of the office leadership team and actively participate in the marketing, networking, and business development within an area of expertise and specialization while maintaining client relationships and acting as the primary contact for complex questions.  In addition, the role will entail assisting to developing staff and managing international tax personnel both in the U.S. and abroad.

Core Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Leading Managing and Holding People Accountable (LMA)
• Understands and assist in execution of growth strategies (research calls, pipeline management, COPs, etc.)
• Manage the engagement (job) project management, billing, ensures QC (technical) standards are being abided by
• Extremely organized and able to lead a team while juggling various projects
• Ensure tax compliance projects are completed timely and of high-quality low risk
• Takes care of the client (meets deadlines, timely communication)
• Develops engagement team (prepares staff to the next level of their careers based on their technical savviness and willingness to accept a promotion)
• Interacts closely with clients to provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise.
• Plans, executes, and monitors multiple client service teams, including budgets and production goals.
• Provides primary and secondary review of complex tax returns.
• Supervises, trains, develops, and coaches staff and senior associates.
• Effectively and efficiently coordinate with Federal and SALT team members.
• Builds new and existing client relationships and demonstrates basic knowledge of client's businesses.
• Research and document tax technical issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or another relevant field required
• Master’s degree in accounting beneficial, master’s degree in taxation preferred
• 6 or more years of prior public accounting experience with an international tax focus.
• Prior supervisory experience required
• CPA license required 
• Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role beneficial
• Experience with tax research databases such as BNA and RIA
• Proficient in all tax compliance process software including GoFileRoom, CCH ProSystems, Axcess Tax, Engagement, BNA Depreciation Software, or comparable programs and standard tax workpapers
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively delegate work
• Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills, understand and be able to review complex calculations and workpapers that support U.S. international tax positions taken on tax returns
• Capacity to work well in a team environment
• Capable of developing and managing a team of tax professionals
• Capable of effectively developing and maintaining client relationships
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients

What's in it for you:

• Work at the forefront: Our clients are culture shapers and mavericks breaking new ground in competitive and highly regulated industries. They expect us to deliver truly innovative solutions, built on sound accounting fundamentals, and a vision for the future. That is why we celebrate creative problem solving and seek team members with passion for what’s next. 
• Culture rooted in human care: Our style of relationship development and service delivery is based on the MGO Way, 26 fundamentals that guide our workplace culture. With a focus on mutual trust, personal responsibility, and an inclusive mindset, we believe there is no limit to what we can accomplish together.
• Where you can build something: As one of the fastest-growing firms in the nation, there is no end to the opportunities to shape a career you are passionate about. We appreciate an entrepreneurial spirit. Bring your passions, your energy and your ideas to build a meaningful experience for yourself and our clients.
• Freedom to give your best: Because you know your goals and motivations, we offer flexible work arrangements, and a progressive time off policy that helps you achieve an optimal work/life balance. 
• Compensation you deserve: We are happy to fuel your passion with a competitive compensation and benefits package that rewards hard work and motivates you to go beyond.

Salary Range: $125,000-$180,000