International Tax Supervisor

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BPM is seeking an experienced International Tax Supervisor to join our growing International Tax Practice. This Canada-based role offers the opportunity to work with U.S.-based clients with international operations, helping them navigate complex cross-border tax compliance, reporting, and consulting matters. We are looking for a tax professional with strong U.S. taxation experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys solving complex international tax challenges. If you're passionate about working with multinational businesses and building trusted client relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Summary:

As an International Tax Supervisor, you will work closely with Managers, Directors, and Partners to deliver international tax compliance and consulting services to a diverse client base. You will oversee engagements, review work prepared by team members, mentor junior staff, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients with global operations.

Note: This is a Canada-based role supporting U.S.-based clients with international operations. To be considered, candidates must have experience working with U.S. tax laws, compliance, and international tax matters.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and review international tax compliance engagements for U.S.-based clients with foreign operations.
• Review U.S. international information returns, including:
• Forms 5471
• Forms 8858
• Forms 8865
• Other international reporting requirements
• Research and analyze international tax issues involving cross-border transactions, foreign entities, tax treaties, and global business structures.
• Coordinate U.S. tax requirements with foreign jurisdiction tax considerations.
• Support clients with international tax planning and consulting projects.
• Review work prepared by Associates and Seniors and provide technical guidance and coaching.
• Manage multiple engagements, budgets, and deadlines while maintaining high-quality client service.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by serving as a trusted point of contact.
• Stay current on changes in U.S. international tax legislation and regulations.
• Collaborate with team members across the United States and internationally to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Assist with business development initiatives and contribute to the growth of the International Tax practice.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, Canadian CPA, EA, or progress toward a professional designation preferred.
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience with a focus on international taxation.
• Experience serving U.S.-based clients with cross-border operations.
• Strong background in U.S. international tax compliance and reporting.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing Forms 5471, 8858, and 8865. [Prescreen...Supervisor | Word]
• Knowledge of multinational corporate structures and U.S. international tax concepts.
• Experience working with foreign entities, cross-border transactions, and international reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining exceptional client service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with U.S. international tax concepts such as foreign tax credits, Subpart F income, GILTI, FDII, and tax treaty analysis. 
• Experience in a Big Four or large public accounting environment.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior professionals.
• Exposure to international tax planning, structuring, and consulting projects.
• French language proficiency is a plus but not required

What you get:

Total rewards package: From flexible work arrangements to competitive benefits coverage for you and your dependents, prioritizing your health and well-being.

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: A minimum of 14 Firm Holidays including applicable provincial statutory holidays and 2 floating days, Flex PTO, supplemental top-up program for eligible statutory leaves, 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, firm support for professional memberships/certification, 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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