International Tax Senior Associate

About Our Team

SD Mayer, a Springline company, is a regional firm with the reach and resources of a national powerhouse. As a founding firm member of Springline Advisory, we bring expanded capabilities, deeper expertise, and even greater opportunities to serve our clients—while staying true to the personalized, high-touch service and vibrant culture that sets us apart.

This is an exciting time to join our firm as we redefine the middle-market accounting and business advisory space. We proudly invest in our people with a winning blend of values, expertise, and ambition. Our people-first approach empowers our team members to thrive within a culture that supports growth, innovation, and collaboration. Our commitment to investing in talent means flexibility, professional development, enhanced benefits, and a range of career paths to explore.

About the Role

As an International Tax Senior Associate you’ll support global tax compliance, planning, and reporting initiatives for a multinational organization. This role will focus on U.S. international tax matters, foreign subsidiaries, transfer pricing coordination, and cross-border tax planning while ensuring compliance with U.S. federal, state (including California), and international tax regulations. This position reports to the Managing Tax Partner.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and/or prepare U.S. international tax compliance, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 1120-F, BEAT, Net CFC Tested Income(NCTI), Subpart F, and FDII
• Perform global tax provision and reporting processes under ASC 740, including international components
• Analyze cross-border transactions, intercompany agreements, and foreign entity structures
• Support transfer pricing documentation and coordination with external advisors
• Assist with international tax planning initiatives to optimize the effective global tax rate
• Monitor changes in U.S. and international tax law and assess business impact
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, legal, and external tax advisors
• Facilitate audits and tax authority inquiries related to international matters
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and global restructuring initiatives
• Ensure consistency with company policies and compliance with global tax standards

Client Engagement Management

• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for clients, ensuring timely communication and high-quality service delivery
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsiveness, professionalism, and technical credibility
• Manage multiple concurrent client engagements and deadlines

Client Advisory & Value-Added Services

• Identify client needs and proactively provide tax planning, technical guidance, and strategic insights
• Translate complex tax concepts into clear, practical recommendations for clients
• Assist in identifying additional service opportunities and collaborate with internal teams as appropriate

 Project & Deadline Management

• Plan, prioritize, and execute engagements to meet internal and client deadlines
• Coordinate deliverables across internal stakeholders, specialists, and external advisors
• Monitor engagement progress, risks, and scope changes

 Quality Control & Technical Review

• Prepare and/or review workpapers, memoranda, and client deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with firm standards
• Ensure consistency with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and internal methodologies
• Support internal quality reviews and respond to feedback as needed

 Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including SALT, transfer pricing, accounting, and audit
• Train, mentor, and provide feedback to junior staff
• Support team development through knowledge sharing and coaching

Business Development Support

• Participate in proposal development, client presentations, and pitch meetings
• Assist with preparing engagement letters, scopes of work, and fee estimates
• Contribute to thought leadership, industry research, or firm initiatives

 Firm & Practice Support

• Adherent to firm policies, professional ethics, and confidentiality standards
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and best practices
• Support internal projects, recruiting efforts, and knowledge management initiatives as needed

About You

Client Services - Initiates and develops effective working relationships between clients and the firm. Communicates a genuine interest in the client's business and industry. Collaborates across teams to find client solutions, gathers and utilizes client feedback to improve work quality, and maintains a high standard of service. Resolves complex client issues in a timely and professional manner.

Communication - Facilitates clear communication within the team and addresses conflicts constructively. Develops presentation and public speaking skills. Communicates across departments and functions effectively and uses communication skills to positively influence colleagues and clients.

Leadership - Takes initiative to guide, support, and develop staff. Builds influence by showcasing expertise. Understands and contributes to departmental strategy, engages in collaborative decision-making, and handles challenges with resilience.

Operational Excellence & Productivity - Identifies engagement issues that create inefficiencies or quality risks and works proactively to resolve them. Consistently brings projects to conclusion in a timely manner. Identifies and implements process improvements, manages projects for optimal productivity, and seeks opportunities to share time-saving efficiencies with the broader team.

Business Development - Joins external networking groups and relates firm service offerings to current clients. Communicates identified opportunities to leadership. Develops knowledge of competitors and understands the firm's services and cross-selling potential. Participates in firm recruiting events and supports business growth efforts.

Personal Development & Teamwork - Takes initiative to build in-depth knowledge of key client industries. Proactively seeks new work and learning experiences. Completes 40 CPE hours of professional training annually and has completed or is progressing toward CPA licensure. Provides guidance and mentorship to junior team members, resolves team conflicts, and actively contributes to strategic discussions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field (Master’s in Taxation preferred)
• CPA, JD, and/or MST strongly preferred
• Minimum: 3 – 5 years international tax experience (public accounting and/or multinational industry
• Strong knowledge of U.S. international tax rules and global tax concepts
• Experience working with multinational structures and foreign subsidiaries
• Proficiency with tax compliance and provision software
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with California state tax implications and multistate considerations
• Prior experience supporting global expansion or complex international structures
• Familiarity with OECD initiatives and global minimum tax concepts (e.g., Pillar Two)
• Experience partnering with external advisors and global stakeholders

Why Join Us

We’re growing rapidly and evolving, allowing our team members to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We’re committed to supporting your happiness, health, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks, including:

• Flexible Work Environment: This role is hybrid and allows you to balance your work and personal life while contributing to an exciting vision and team.
• Dynamic and Innovative Work: An opportunity to play a critical role within a rapidly growing firm with a supportive and collaborative culture.
• Growth Opportunities: A dynamic and supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the firm’s growth and success and share in the rewards.
• Collaborative Culture: A team-oriented culture that values innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and growth mindset.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive salary and benefits package, including performance-based incentives and growth opportunities.

“Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.”

“SD Mayer, a Springline company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any status protected by law. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process.”