Tax Director

Summary

Join Aprio's Tax team as a Director - Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality and help clients maximize their opportunities. Manage income tax preparation engagements, work with multinational businesses operating in the US, and advise on US international tax concepts. You will provide advice on various business aspects, spot cross-border issues, and demonstrate expertise in complex tax situations. Familiarity with US Tax Treaties and technical reporting on tax returns is crucial. You will perform international tax calculations, handle domestic tax issues, and collaborate with legal and foreign advisors. This role requires a CPA license, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and 10+ years of experience in federal tax compliance and consulting.

Requirements

• 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 requirement relating to multinational business operations, including items such as transfer pricing, inbound inversions, and income inclusion related to CFCs
• Have familiarity with the US Tax Treaties and related concepts such as permanent establishment, ECI, FDAP, and withholding tax obligations for foreign companies and individuals
• 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
• Be familiar with domestic tax issues such as state nexus, 382 limitations, deferred compensation, deferred revenue, UNICAP, 163(j) limitations, and R&D capitalization
• CPA is required for this role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Recent work experience in a public accounting firm
• 10+ years experience in federal tax compliance and consulting with a focus on multinational businesses
• Extensive knowledge in C-corporations and other business returns
• Must have technology and/or e-commerce, distribution, 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

Responsibilities

• Manage income tax preparation engagements and work in the business tax group
• 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
• Demonstrate ability to research complex tax situations involving multi-entity international controlled group structures
• 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
• 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Taxation highly preferred

Benefits

• 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