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International Tax Senior Manager- Individual HNW Focused

Baker Tilly · IL · $181,170–$321,180 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you coordinated with foreign advisors on a client's planning. What went wrong or right?

What they are checking: Ability to work across jurisdictions where advisors have different rules and incentives.

How have you trained staff on international information reporting, which most people find confusing?

What they are checking: Whether they can build capability on a team in a specialized area.

How do you find new international tax work within the firm's existing high net worth clients?

What they are checking: Whether they spot cross-selling needs, which senior managers are expected to do.

What would you do

A client discovers they've never filed FBARs or Form 8938 for years. How do you advise them?

What they are checking: Knowledge of compliance options for past non-filing and the judgment to handle it carefully.

A wealthy family wants answers in two days on a cross-border gift. You need more facts. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Balancing responsiveness to an important client with the care needed to avoid a bad answer.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd advise a high net worth individual moving to the U.S. from abroad before they become a tax resident.

What they are checking: Pre-immigration planning knowledge, where timing creates or loses major tax benefits.

How do you handle a U.S. client with foreign trusts, foreign corporations and PFIC holdings?

What they are checking: Command of the reporting and anti-deferral rules that create big exposure for individuals.

What are the tax considerations when a U.S. citizen gives up citizenship?

What they are checking: Understanding of the expatriation tax and covered expatriate tests.

How do treaties affect residency and tax for someone who lives in two countries?

What they are checking: Whether they can apply tie-breaker rules and foreign tax credits accurately.

How do you review a complex international individual return before it goes to a principal?

What they are checking: Review discipline on forms like 5471, 8865 and 3520 where penalties are steep.

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The full job description

As published by Baker Tilly.

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Job Description: Responsibilities Baker Tilly, one of the fastest growing CPA advisory firms in the nation, has an incredible career opportunity for an International Tax Senior Manager- HNW focused to join our growing International Tax practice! Must be located in California near a Baker Tilly office- Southern California preferred. Our International Tax practice is comprised of a borderless team of professionals across the U.S, as well as team members from over 140 Baker Tilly International member firms from around the globe. This talented team addresses pressing issues for our global clients and assists with advising on U.S.-based and local country matters including; international tax compliance, planning and structuring, cross-border transactions, transfer pricing and supply chain planning, international high net worth and global mobility. You will enjoy this role if: • You like collaborating with people at member firms all over the world to help CFO’s, owners and leaders of global middle market companies solve their most complex international tax challenges • You want to continue to expand your leadership opportunities and hone your skills as a comprehensive international tax professional • You are looking to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial International Tax practice that embraces your strengths and celebrates the unique talents and traits you bring to the team • You want to be part of firm that values specialty tax practices and is invested in your success, providing the resources and support for you to grow now, for tomorrow What you’ll do: • Advise clients on a full spectrum of international tax services including planning, research, compliance, foreign tax credit, international provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, outbound and inbound structure planning and cross-border transactions • Lead multiple international tax engagements ensuring the delivery of quality tax planning and consulting projects for our diverse clients • Build on technical competence by keeping up to date on trends, developments and technical authorities and apply them to complex situations • Collaborate and build relationships with Baker Tilly member firms around the world • Provide international tax technical guidance to tax professionals firm-wide • Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met • Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients • Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs • Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals Minimum Qualifications: • 4 year degree • 8 years of professional experience • CPA, JD/Law License or Enrolled Agent Successful candidates will have: • 4- year degree required • CPA, JD/Law License or Enrolled Agent Required • Eight (8) + year(s) experience or some degree of exposure to international tax provisions, cross-border issues, and U.S. compliance for international taxpayers such as, foreign tax credits, controlled foreign corporations, withholding regimes and tax treaties; professional services firm experience required • Two (2)+ year(s) of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates desired • Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects • Eligibility to work in the U.S., without sponsorship, highly preferred The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees. In California the pay range is: $181,170 to $321,180 In Chicago, IL the pay range is: $172,000 to $235,430 In Washington, DC the pay range is: $195,680 to $256,840

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