The International Tax Director will oversee international tax compliance, planning, and strategy, advising on cross-border transactions and managing relationships with tax authorities.
BPM – where caring and community are in our DNA, and innovation drives everything we do. We’re looking for a passionate Business Process Manager to join our team and help us design, optimize, and elevate the processes that power our success. In this role, you’ll collaborate across departments to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and deliver measurable impact. At BPM, you’ll use your expertise to make a real difference—while enjoying flexibility, professional growth, and a culture that values people above all. Because People Matter.
About the Role
As the International Tax Director, you will lead and manage all aspects of international tax compliance, planning, and strategy for our organization and clients. You will serve as a subject matter expert on global tax regulations, oversee cross-border transactions, and ensure compliance with complex international tax laws. This is a senior leadership role, requiring deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments and with external advisors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the international tax function, including compliance, planning, research, and audit activities across multiple jurisdictions.
- Advise on the tax implications of cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, transfer pricing, and global expansion.
- Oversee and review international tax provision, including US foreign tax credit, Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, and other international income tax calculations.
- Develop and implement international tax strategies to optimize the global effective tax rate and minimize risk.
- Stay current on changes in international tax laws and regulations, and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders.
- Manage relationships with tax authorities and external advisors in various countries.
- Coordinate with the transfer pricing team to advise on business expansion and manage related calculations and compliance.
- Review and approve international tax compliance documents and filings.
- Provide guidance and support to finance and accounting teams on international tax matters.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals.
- Support business development activities and contribute to the growth of the international tax practice.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s in Taxation, JD, or LLM preferred.
- CPA, JD, or equivalent advanced credential required.
- Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in international tax, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role (Big 4 or large public accounting firm experience preferred).
- In-depth knowledge of US and international tax rules, including transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, and tax treaties.
- Experience with M&A tax planning, global tax compliance, and provision.
- Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience developing and implementing tax strategies and managing relationships with senior executives and external advisors.
- Proficiency with tax compliance and research software (e.g., CCH Axcess, GoSystem, OneSource).
Preferred Skills
- Experience with tax issues in multiple foreign jurisdictions.
- Demonstrated leadership and team development abilities.
- Ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong business development and client relationship skills.
What you get:
- Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility.
- Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) that provide safe spaces for colleagues to share, be heard, feel valued and deepen connections.
- Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself.
- Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University.
Who is successful at BPM:
- Caring people who put others first
- Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
- Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
- Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
- Resilient people who rise to the occasion
Wondering if you should apply?
At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.
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BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Please note - this posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of BPM and will not be acknowledged or returned.
This position is not eligible for third-party or agency submissions. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or staffing agencies.
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