Tax Principal – International Focus

Perkins & Co

Tax Principal responsible for U.S. international tax expertise at Perkins & Co.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • California, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide consultative and compliance expertise in U.S. international tax, including inbound and outbound planning and structuring
Serve as a key international tax expert and resource for firm leadership and staff
Review and sign U.S. federal tax returns, including returns with complex international components
Manage and grow client relationships, ensuring high‑quality service and trusted advisor status
Lead strategy, profitability, and growth initiatives for the international tax practice
Collaborate across service lines to support international clients
Mentor and develop team members through coaching, feedback, and technical guidance
Participate in business development efforts, with an annual goal of approximately $100K
Stay current on evolving international tax laws and communicate relevant changes to clients and internal teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active CPA license
10+ years of progressive public accounting experience (large local, regional, or Big 4 preferred), with at least 50% of that time spent in a manager capacity
Deep expertise in U.S. international tax, including inbound and outbound planning and compliance (e.g., Subpart F, GILTI, FTC, PFICs, FDII, BEAT, FIRPTA)
Proficiency with international tax forms (1120F, 5471, 5472, 1118, 8865, 8858, 8621, 8992, 8993, 8833), 3520, 8854
Strong foundation in core U.S. tax compliance, with the ability to review and sign returns
Experience advising corporate and individual international clients
Collaborative leadership style with a hands‑on, client‑focused approach
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex issues clearly
Interest in long‑term practice leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health benefits
401(k) profit sharing plan with immediate vesting of employer contributions
14.5 paid holidays
6 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
Perkins Paid Leave Plan, which provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for bonding with a new child, medical care for yourself or a family member, and other needs

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Hard Skills & Tools

U.S. international taxinbound planningoutbound planningtax complianceinternational tax formsSubpart FGILTIFTCPFICsFDII

Soft Skills

consultative expertiseclient relationship managementmentoringcoachingcollaborative leadershipstrong communicationstrategic thinkingbusiness developmenttechnical guidanceproblem-solving

Certifications

CPA license