Sensiba

Accounting, tax, and consulting for growth

Tax Manager - International

Tax AccountingUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeCalifornia, USA$113.4k - $169.4k /yrRemote

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, business, or a related field is required.
At least five years of tax experience, including U.S. international tax compliance and related domestic filings, is required.
A master's degree in taxation, a Juris Doctor, or a Master of Laws in Taxation is listed.
Experience serving individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other entities with cross-border tax needs is required.
Experience with CCH Axcess Tax or ProSystem fx Tax, Excel, Word, and RIA Checkpoint is required.
Comprehensive knowledge of Forms 3520, 3520-A, 5471, 5472, 8621, 8832, 8833, 8858, 8865, 1042, 1042-S, and 2555, along with related domestic filings such as Forms 1040, 1040-NR, 1041, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S, is required.
Understanding of controlled foreign corporations, foreign branches, Subpart F, net CFC tested income, passive foreign investment companies, PFIC excess distributions, foreign tax credit optimization, foreign trusts, treaty positions, and check-the-box elections is required.
Ability to interpret authoritative tax guidance, identify filing requirements and risks, evaluate planning opportunities, and develop well-supported conclusions is required.
Ability to manage scope, workflow, budgets, priorities, and deadlines across multiple complex engagements while maintaining quality and responsiveness is required.
Written and verbal communication, client service, collaboration, review, and coaching skills, including the ability to explain technical matters clearly, are required.

Responsibilities

Lead and review U.S. international tax compliance engagements involving foreign assets, entities, trusts, branches, and cross-border activities.
Oversee preparation and review of required international information returns and coordinate those filings with applicable domestic tax returns.
Analyze complex international tax matters and provide practical recommendations addressing compliance, planning opportunities, and risk.
Research technical issues and document conclusions in clear, supportable workpapers and memoranda.
Manage engagement scope, workflow, budgets, deadlines, and deliverables, and escalate issues that may affect quality or client service.
Communicate filing obligations, technical findings, and recommended actions to clients and internal stakeholders.
Review team members' work and provide technical direction, coaching, and timely feedback.
Collaborate with partners and professionals across the firm to coordinate cross-border tax services and strengthen client relationships.
Maintain and improve templates, checklists, and technical resources used in international tax engagements.

The Tax Manager, International Tax supports individuals and businesses with complex U.S. international and cross-border tax matters. This role combines technical tax knowledge, careful compliance oversight, and practical client guidance across information reporting, foreign entity structures, inbound and outbound considerations, and related domestic filings. The manager works closely with partners and engagement teams to deliver accurate, timely work while developing team capability and strengthening client relationships.

Lead and review U.S. international tax compliance engagements involving foreign assets, entities, trusts, branches, and cross-border activities.
Oversee the preparation and review of required international information returns and coordinate those filings with applicable domestic tax returns.
Analyze complex international tax matters and provide practical recommendations addressing compliance, planning opportunities, and risk.
Research technical issues and document conclusions in clear, supportable workpapers and memoranda.
Manage engagement scope, workflow, budgets, deadlines, and deliverables; escalate issues that may affect quality or client service.
Communicate filing obligations, technical findings, and recommended actions to clients and internal stakeholders.
Review team members’ work and provide technical direction, coaching, and timely feedback.
Collaborate with partners and professionals across the firm to coordinate cross-border tax services and strengthen client relationships.
Maintain and improve the templates, checklists, and technical resources used in international tax engagements.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, business, or a related field.
At least 5 years of tax experience that includes U.S. international tax compliance and related domestic filings.
Master's degree in taxation, J.D., or LL.M. in Taxation.
Experience serving a range of individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other entities with cross-border tax needs.
Experience with CCH Axcess Tax or ProSystem fx Tax, Excel, Word, and RIA Checkpoint
International tax knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of Forms 3520, 3520-A, 5471, 5472, 8621, 8832, 8833, 8858, 8865, 1042, 1042-S, and 2555, along with related domestic filings such as Forms 1040, 1040-NR, 1041, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S.
Cross-border technical knowledge: Understanding of controlled foreign corporations, foreign branches, Subpart F, net CFC tested income, passive foreign investment companies, PFIC excess distributions, foreign tax credit optimization, foreign trusts, treaty positions, and check-the-box elections.
Research and judgment: Ability to interpret authoritative tax guidance, identify filing requirements and risks, evaluate planning opportunities, and develop well-supported conclusions.
Engagement management: Ability to manage scope, workflow, budgets, priorities, and deadlines across multiple complex engagements while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
Communication and leadership: Strong written and verbal communication, client service, collaboration, review, and coaching skills, including the ability to explain technical matters clearly.

About the Company

Sensiba

Accounting, tax, and consulting for growth

Sensiba provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to businesses and individuals. It helps clients solve problems, navigate complexity, and build a foundation for sustainable growth through collaborative work that focuses on efficiency, risk mitigation, and readiness for opportunities. As a top-100 U.S. firm and a certified B Corp, Sensiba differentiates itself with a culture that aims to help people, families, and communities thrive. Its goal is to support clients in achieving growth and stability while upholding social and environmental responsibilities.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: San Jose, CA
Founded: 1977

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