International Tax Director

Baker Tilly US

. Oversee tax-planning responsibilities for clients, review complex tax research on a wide range of tax issues related to business transactions for a variety of entities and their affiliates.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeHouston • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $267,760 - $368,180 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee tax-planning responsibilities for clients, review complex tax research on a wide range of tax issues related to business transactions for a variety of entities and their affiliates.
Oversee the delivery of a full range of international tax services and advise U.S. and foreign multinational companies on the tax implications of their international operations as well as coordinating U.S. tax laws with foreign tax laws to develop an optimal worldwide tax strategy and develop tax planning strategies to minimize U.S. and foreign income taxes
Consult with clients on tax-efficient structuring of international transactions, effective use of tax treaties, planning related to offshore investments activities and repatriation programs to minimize US and foreign income taxes of our US-based multinational clients, minimizing worldwide tax burdens on business transactions and operations, and making effective foreign investments
Research and consult on various tax matters, respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries when requested, make recommendations to the client for consideration
Actively participate in business development efforts to include working collaboratively with other partners and marketing professionals to target and build relationships with client prospects
Manage, supervise, train and lead the staff through counsel, guidance and coaching. Evaluate performance and work efforts; participate in performance review process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's or advanced degree highly desirable
CPA and/or JD required
Twelve to fifteen plus (12-15) years of public accounting experience in International Tax issues; including inbound and outbound transaction consulting, multi-national corporation experience, transfer pricing, foreign tax credit utilization, and tax minimization.
Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to effectively manage and mentor a staff
Experience with Pillar II would be highly desirable.
Ability to travel as needed for client engagements and team meetings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

international tax servicestax planningtax researchtax-efficient structuringtransfer pricingforeign tax credit utilizationtax minimizationinbound transaction consultingoutbound transaction consultingPillar II

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsstaff managementmentoringcoachingbusiness developmentcollaborationperformance evaluation

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingCPAJD