Specialist, International Tax Strategy

About the Role

The specialist will oversee and review complex US international tax calculations such as foreign tax credit, Subpart F, GILTI, and FDII, and will manage the end-to-end compliance process, ensuring accurate preparation and review of Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1118, and supporting workpapers. They will also lead the preparation and review of the US international components of the quarterly and annual income tax provision (ASC 740), including tax account reconciliations and financial statement disclosures. Acting as a key technical resource, the role involves analyzing US tax implications of global transactions, restructurings, and M&A activity, while actively monitoring, researching, and modeling new US international tax legislation to provide strategic recommendations to tax leadership. The specialist will mentor junior team members, review their workpapers, and serve as the primary point of contact for external and internal auditor requests related to US international tax matters. • Oversee and review complex US international tax calculations, including FTC, Subpart F, GILTI, and FDII. • Manage end-to-end US international tax compliance and preparation of Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, and 1118. • Lead preparation and review of US international components of quarterly and annual tax provision (ASC 740) and related disclosures. • Analyze US tax implications of global transactions, restructurings, and M&A activities. • Research, model, and present strategic recommendations on new US international tax legislation. • Mentor and coach junior tax team members, reviewing workpapers for technical development. • Serve as primary contact for auditor information requests on US international tax matters. • Identify and implement process improvements and automation to enhance tax compliance efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸tax calculations
• ▸compliance filings
• ▸tax provision
• ▸transaction analysis
• ▸legislative research
• ▸process automation

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated International Tax Specialist to join our dynamic corporate tax team. This senior-level role is equivalent to a manager in public accounting and is responsible for overseeing critical aspects of US international tax compliance, provision, and planning. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least six years of experience in US international tax; CPA or a Master’s in Taxation is strongly preferred. Required expertise includes Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits, E&P, and transfer pricing, along with advanced proficiency in tax compliance software (e.g., CorpTax, OneSource), ERP systems (Oracle, SAP), and expert‑level Excel modeling. Strong research, documentation, leadership, project management, and executive‑level communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work without corporate sponsorship within the United States. The position is limited to candidates residing within a 50‑mile radius of Beachwood, OH or Houston, TX, though active‑duty military members are exempt; relocation assistance is not available. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fair employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for disability‑related needs. Benefits programs vary by location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements. • Hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum of six years US international tax experience; CPA or MTAX preferred. • Demonstrate deep expertise in Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits, E&P, and transfer pricing. • Proficient with tax compliance software (CorpTax, OneSource), ERP systems (Oracle, SAP), and expert Excel modeling. • Exhibit strong research, documentation, leadership, project management, and executive communication skills. • Must be located within 50 miles of Beachwood, OH or Houston, TX (military exempt); no relocation assistance provided.

Requirements

• ▸cpa
• ▸subpartf
• ▸gilti
• ▸corptax
• ▸oracle
• ▸leadership

Work Environment

Office Full-Time