General Comments:

DC Metro, Tax Manager -International Assignment Services Top 100 CPA firm, up to $110K

Must have current public accounting experience, CPA or JD required

Local Candidates only, no relo available

Ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience

Responsibilities: As an IAS Tax Manager, you will have the opportunity to make an impact by:


Reviewing U.S. individual tax returns for expatriates and inpatriates (Forms 2555 and 1116)
Reviewing tax equalization and tax protection calculations
Reviewing extension forms Form 4868 and 2350
Reviewing year end compensation reviews for Form W-2 and 1042 purposes
Reviewing hypothetical tax calculations
Reviewing compensation summaries prepared by seniors and staff
Supervising U.S. federal and state tax research on individual tax issues and communicating with clients
Providing tax efficient planning for outbound and inbound assignees
Providing guidance to clients regarding the use and completion of Form 673, W-4 and Foreign Withholding Statement
Communicating directly with clients and their advisors by phone email or in person, and serving as the primary point of contact
Working with clients to develop year end expat payroll process
Coordinating global compliance and consulting services through the Leading Edge
Alliance - an international network of independent public accounting firms
Identifying tax planning & consulting opportunities, including coordination with client's other advisors
Assuming certain tax and non-tax administrative responsibilities to assist the
Partners with the overall management of the Firm
Working closely with the Administrative staff to plan timely delivery of returns
Handling administrative responsibilities including billing, interviewing candidates, participating in training as an attendee and as a co-leader
Progressing professionally by staying current with federal and state tax law changes and attending continuing professional education classes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to explain the Foreign Earned Income exclusion (physical presence and bona fide residence) and identify issues related to qualifications under either on tax returns
Ability to explain all items and steps listed on the Expatriate Tax Exit Briefing Form to a management
Ability to understand the theories behind Tax Equalization and Tax Protection
Understanding of a broad range of accounting issues including those involving higher levels of judgment such as: provision for income taxes, revenue recognition, subsequent events, contingencies and industry specific procedures
Knowledge of accounting, tax, audit and related business trends
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Ability to review and provide feedback on work prepared by Tax Staff and Seniors in a professional manner
The ability to establish a rapport and good communication with clientele
Ability to gather, organize and summarize information efficiently and effectively
Ability to review and evaluate operating procedures and recommendations
Ability to adhere to given budgets and time deadlines
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
Applies principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail
Works on multiple tasks simultaneously with regular interruptions
Educational & Experience Requirements
Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
Active Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) or Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred
Minimum two years relevant U.S. public accounting experience
Experience working in individual and/or international tax preferred
Minimum two years of management experience