About the role

  • Principal in International Tax driving strategy and growth for U.S. and multinational clients. Leading tax services, compliance, and business development while mentoring a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee complex international tax engagements, providing strategic advisory services to U.S. and foreign multinational clients across a broad range of industries.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive-level client stakeholders on international tax planning, structuring, compliance, and risk management matters.
  • Develop and implement global tax strategies that align U.S. and foreign tax laws, optimizing worldwide tax positions for clients.
  • Drive practice growth through business development, including originating new client relationships, expanding services within existing accounts, and collaborating across Baker Tilly’s national and global network.
  • Monitor and interpret global tax developments and proactively advise clients and internal teams on emerging issues, opportunities, and risks.
  • Lead and mentor Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, and staff, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
  • Provide strategic oversight of international tax compliance for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates, ensuring quality, consistency, and risk management.
  • Collaborate with Partners and firm leadership to shape international tax service offerings, pricing strategies, and market positioning.
  • Champion cross-functional collaboration with other tax, advisory, and assurance practices to deliver integrated client solutions.
  • Represent the firm externally through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and participation in professional and industry organizations.
  • Play an active role in recruiting, developing, and retaining top international tax talent.

Requirements

  • A minimum of ten years of progressive tax consulting experience, with deep expertise in international taxation.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA certification required.
  • Master’s in Taxation, LL.M. in Taxation, or JD strongly preferred.
  • Significant experience with a large public accounting firm or large law firm.
  • Advanced knowledge of inbound and outbound international taxation.
  • Extensive experience in international estate and gift tax planning.
  • Strong expertise in foreign trust matters, including foreign grantor and non-grantor trusts.
  • Proven experience advising multinational corporations on complex international transactions, including transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, and cross-border structuring.
  • Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and practice growth.
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and executive-level advisory skills.

Benefits

  • A competitive and equitable workplace.
  • Significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement toward partnership.
  • Access to Baker Tilly’s expansive national and global platform, resources, and client opportunities.
  • A diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture that values leadership, innovation, and excellence.
  • An entrepreneurial environment for professionals who thrive on growth, influence, and building lasting client relationships.

Job title

Principal – International Tax

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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