Title: International Tax Manager
Location: San Diego (1 day on-site, 4 days remote)
Salary: $135,000 - $170,000 + bonus
About the Company
A leading company in the global manufacturing space is hiring an International Tax Manager to join its growing tax team. This fully remote position is open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S. and reports directly to the Senior Director of Global Tax. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax expertise, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable working independently on complex international matters.
Role Overview
This position will be responsible for managing U.S. international tax compliance, leading foreign income tax provisions, coordinating local compliance in select countries, and supporting global tax planning and business initiatives. The right candidate will have a strong foundation in international tax, proven experience with ASC 740, and a background at a Big 4 or large regional firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual international tax calculations and provisions, including GILTI, Subpart F, BEAT, FDII, E&P, FTC, and FIN 48.
- Lead the preparation and review of international tax forms (1118, 5471, 8858, 8865) with support from external providers.
- Manage the annual Country-by-Country (CbC) Report and notifications.
- Support safe-harbor calculations and implementation related to Pillar II and GloBE rules.
- Oversee foreign withholding tax processes and annual 1042 filings.
- Coordinate foreign income tax compliance and audits in select jurisdictions, with support from third-party advisors.
- Support M&A transactions, international reorganizations, and tax planning projects.
- Monitor tax law changes and assess potential business impacts.
- Draft technical memos and documentation to support tax positions and planning strategies.
Must Haves
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience
- Background in international tax from a Big 4 or large regional firm
- Strong knowledge of U.S. international tax rules and reporting
- Deep experience with tax provision work (ASC 740)
Nice to Haves
- Master's degree in Taxation
- CPA designation
- Experience supporting M&A transactions and international structuring
- Excellent written communication skills
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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