International Tax Manager

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG International's member firms have 123,000 professionals, including more than 7,100 partners, in 145 countries. We offer our clients industry insights and a multidisciplinary range of services. We are currently seeking an International Tax Manager to join us in our Houston office.

KPMG's International Corporate Services (ICS) practice strives to help companies as they work to achieve tax efficiency in their international operations. From major multinationals already operating in several countries to small businesses planning their first foray abroad, companies face a daunting array of regulations and tax concerns that impact and inform their global business decisions. With international perspective and local experience, our ICS professionals provide practical advice on establishing new ventures and contracts, structuring overseas transactions in a tax-efficient manner, managing their effective tax rates, and maintaining compliance with tax and trade regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide advice to clients, in a range of industries, on International Tax Services and offerings
• Manage, direct, monitor and deliver multiple client engagements
• Help identify additional areas of services to the client
• Maintain active communication with clients in an effort to manage expectations and help ensure client satisfaction
• Research domestic and international tax matters
• Research, write and review client tax advice 
• Manage, supervise and mentor other team members
• Assist in the development and training of team members

Qualifications:

• Previous experience with several of the following common International Tax Planning Areas: Outbound Transactional Structuring and Subpart F, Inbound Transactional Structuring, Check the Box Principles, U.S. Tax Treaty Research, Repatriation Strategies, Intellectual and Intangible Property Planning, Structured Finance, Base Shifting, FSC/EIE, Foreign Tax Credit Planning, Transfer Pricing or International Mergers and Acquisitions
• Five years of broad experience in International Corporate Taxation
• Strong planning, research, and communication skills, as well as a general knowledge of corporate tax compliance
• Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university

KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 16465 or click the job link below.

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