
Principal – International Tax
Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Miami • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Lead and oversee complex international tax engagements, providing strategic advisory services to U.S. and foreign multinational clients across a broad range of industries.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive-level client stakeholders on international tax planning, structuring, compliance, and risk management matters.
- Develop and implement global tax strategies that align U.S. and foreign tax laws, optimizing worldwide tax positions for clients.
- Drive practice growth through business development, including originating new client relationships, expanding services within existing accounts, and collaborating across Baker Tilly’s national and global network.
- Monitor and interpret global tax developments and proactively advise clients and internal teams on emerging issues, opportunities, and risks.
- Lead and mentor Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, and staff, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
- Provide strategic oversight of international tax compliance for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates, ensuring quality, consistency, and risk management.
- Collaborate with Partners and firm leadership to shape international tax service offerings, pricing strategies, and market positioning.
- Champion cross-functional collaboration with other tax, advisory, and assurance practices to deliver integrated client solutions.
- Represent the firm externally through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and participation in professional and industry organizations.
- Play an active role in recruiting, developing, and retaining top international tax talent.
Requirements
- A minimum of ten years of progressive tax consulting experience, with deep expertise in international taxation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA certification required.
- Master’s in Taxation, LL.M. in Taxation, or JD strongly preferred.
- Significant experience with a large public accounting firm or large law firm.
- Advanced knowledge of inbound and outbound international taxation.
- Extensive experience in international estate and gift tax planning.
- Strong expertise in foreign trust matters, including foreign grantor and non-grantor trusts.
- Proven experience advising multinational corporations on complex international transactions, including transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, and cross-border structuring.
- Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and practice growth.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and executive-level advisory skills.
Benefits
- A competitive and equitable workplace.
- Significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement toward partnership.
- Access to Baker Tilly’s expansive national and global platform, resources, and client opportunities.
- A diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture that values leadership, innovation, and excellence.
- An entrepreneurial environment for professionals who thrive on growth, influence, and building lasting client relationships.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
international taxationtax compliancetax planningtransfer pricingforeign tax creditscross-border structuringinternational estate planninggift tax planningforeign trust mattersrisk management
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringteam developmentbusiness developmentclient relationship managementcommunicationpresentationstrategic advisorycollaborationthought leadership
Certifications
CPABachelor’s degree in AccountingMaster’s in TaxationLL.M. in TaxationJD