DescriptionGrant Thornton is seeking a Associate Director International Tax to join the team in Downers Grove IL.
Position Summary:
In close collaboration with firm leadership the Associate Director International Tax in the Internal Tax group is responsible for delivering a full range of tax planning consulting and compliance services related to our International Accounting Firm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage workstreams from start to finish which includes planning executing directing and completing international tax projects and managing to a timeline.
- Deliver a full range of international tax services including compliance management and tax return review tax research preparation of technical memorandums and consulting.
- Review tax returns and make recommendations on compliance process management. Conduct primary and secondary review of complicated or complex international tax returns to ensure quality.
- Consult with firm leadership on tax-efficient structuring of our global operating enterprise effective use of tax treaties planning related to offshore investment activities and repatriation strategies to minimize U.S. and foreign income taxes.
- Manage tax authority proceedings including development of responses to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.
- Research and consult on various tax operational matters; enhance utilization of tax software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters.
- Support cross-border resource mobility and related tax matters.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in accounting.
- Minimum 7 to 9 years of progressive tax advisory experiencewith at least three years focused on international taxation.
- Experience with a large accounting firm law firm or corporate tax department of a multinational company.
- Strong tax accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP tax compliance and corporate and partnership returns.
- CPA or JD/active law license required.
- Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
- Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding relationships.
- Strong computer expertise including knowledge of tax software and technology.
Additional Information:
- Ability to work additional hours as needed.
- Ability to travel as needed.
The base salary range for this position in the firms Downers Grove IL office is between $144000 and $216000 per year.
Required Experience:
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