Description
LaPorte CPAs and Business Advisors, one of the region's fastest growing and respected CPA firms, is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as an International Tax Manager in our Houston, TX office. This is a full-time role with competitive pay, benefits, and hybrid work schedule.
A large regional firm, our clients represent many businesses, among them energy companies, real estate firms, private equity groups, broker/dealers, and others. LaPorte’s International Services Group includes certified public accountants, an AICPA International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)-certified professional, a certified specialist in estate planning, and a master of laws in taxation.
Our International Services Group also emphasizes staff education that focuses on international tax laws and accounting standards.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and manages tax returns, extensions, and tax planning calculations
- Prepares complex federal and state income taxes and estate and gift taxes
- Supervises and manages large tax engagements
- Identifies solutions for client issues
- Completes assignments within budgeted time frame and within firm quality standards
- Assigns projects to appropriate team members
- Recognizes opportunities to provide additional services to new or existing clients
- Assists in business development by meeting with potential clients
- Maintains long-term focus on client relationships by maintaining client contact with appropriate individuals throughout the year
- Coaches, develops, and motivates fellow staff members, including interns through senior associates
- Assists in the development and training of new staff
- Recruits for future staff hires
Credentials and Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Master of Science in Taxation preferred but not required
- CPA certification required
- 4-8 years of public accounting experience with a national or regional firm in their tax department
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge and experience in tax preparation and review
- Strong experience in international tax accounting
- Strong knowledge of authoritative federal and state taxation including income taxes and estate and gift taxes
- Ability to manage multiple projects with consistency and accuracy
- High level of professionalism
- Ability to work in a team environment
- High sense of urgency
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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