Tax Supervisor, International

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm in the west region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolvement.

• Performs technical tax review and approval of multinational tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
• Assists in aspects of international tax planning as well as preparing the more complex business returns.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the International Tax Supervisor Accountant works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner or manager.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by issuing performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
• Participates in firm's practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the development and training of Tax preparers.
• Must be familiar with the qualifications of Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs. 

• At least five (5) years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax return complexity, scope, and research.
• At least two (2) years' experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Familiarity with both US domestic and international tax compliance forms for HNW individuals, passthrough entities and corporations 
• Familiarity with international tax concepts, including but not limited to subpart F, GILTI, PFIC, foreign tax credit calculation, income tax treaty. 
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's degree in taxation preferred.
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
• A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current international tax laws.

SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.