The Role
Lead and manage multinational federal tax compliance and consulting engagements, advise on US international and domestic tax issues, review tax submissions, collaborate with legal/foreign advisors, handle complex reporting and elections, and grow a book of business while supporting partners and professional staff.
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Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 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 team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Tax Director to join their dynamic team.
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 requirements 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 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 a 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 of experience in federal tax compliance and consulting with a focus on multinational businesses.
- Extensive knowledge of C-corporations and other business returns.
- Must have technology and/or e-commerce, distribution, and 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.
Skills Required
- CPA license
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Master's degree in Taxation
- Recent work experience in a public accounting firm
- 10+ years of federal tax compliance and consulting with multinational businesses
- Extensive knowledge of C-corporations and other business returns
- Experience with technology/e-commerce, distribution, and manufacturing clients
- Familiarity with US international tax concepts (transfer pricing, inbound inversions, CFC rules)
- Familiarity with US Tax Treaties and concepts (permanent establishment, ECI, FDAP, withholding)
- Ability to research complex multi-entity international controlled group structures
- Knowledge of technical reporting requirements (Forms 114, 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 8938)
- Experience with elections and disclosures (Form 3115, Form 8832, Sec. 351, Sec. 361, Sec. 451, Sec. 6038)
- Ability to perform international tax calculations (PFICs, foreign tax credit limitations, Section 956, FDII, GILTI, Subpart F allocations)
- Familiarity with domestic tax issues (state nexus, 382 limitations, deferred compensation, UNICAP, 163(j), R&D capitalization)
- Ability to work with legal and foreign advisors on business plans and structures
- Willingness to immediately take on a small book of clients and provide top-notch service
- Desire and ability to grow a book of business over time
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills; 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
Aprio Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally positioned as competitive and fairly paid across many roles, with clearer benchmarking helped by public job-posted ranges and compensation aggregators.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive and available from day one for full-time hires, which is stronger than the more typical waiting-period approach.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with profit sharing and access to FSA/Dependent Care accounts, which can improve total rewards when firm performance supports contributions.
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The Company
What We Do
Aprio is a premier CPA and business advisory firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next. Aprio’s associates work as integrated teams across advisory, assurance, tax, outsourcing, staffing and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate and Construction; Retail, Franchise and Hospitality; and Technology and Blockchain. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Aprio has grown to over 1,000+ team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio’s teams speak more than 30 languages and work with clients in over 50 countries.
