Aprio · 5 months ago
Tax Director - Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expAprio is a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm with a strong commitment to innovation and client service. They are seeking a Tax Director specializing in Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality to manage income tax preparation engagements and provide strategic tax consulting for multinational businesses. The role involves advising clients on complex tax situations and ensuring compliance with U.S. tax regulations.
AccountingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Manage income tax preparation engagements and work in the business tax group
Proven experience working with multinational businesses operating in the US, with a strong understanding of how US tax and accounting regulations differ from those in other countries
Be familiar with US international tax concepts, rules, and requirement relating to multinational business operations, including items such as transfer pricing, inbound inversions, and income inclusion related to CFCs
Able to provide advice on numerous issues that relate to doing business in the US, such as discussions around retirement plans, payroll setup, sales tax, accounting requirements and obligations compared to other countries
Able to spot and advise on cross border issues that may not be appropriately addressed by clients and respectfully raise issues proactively with clients
Have familiarity with the US Tax Treaties and related concepts such as permanent establishment, ECI, FDAP, and withholding tax obligations for foreign companies and individuals
Demonstrate ability to research complex tax situations involving multi-entity international controlled group structures
Understands the required technical reporting on tax returns including those related to Forms 114, 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, and 8938
Experience with various elections and disclosures relating to Form 3115, Form 8832, Sec. 351, Sec. 361, Sec. 451, and Sec. 6038
Able to perform calculations related to various international tax concepts including PFICs, foreign tax credit limitations, section 956 inclusions, FDII deductions, and GILTI and subpart F income allocations
Be familiar with domestic tax issues such as state nexus, 382 limitations, deferred compensation, deferred revenue, UNICAP, 163(j) limitations, and R&D capitalization
Ability to work with legal and foreign advisors to come up with mutually agreed upon business plans and structures
Willingness to immediately take on a small book of clients and provide top notch client service
Desire to be growth oriented and grow book of business over time
Willing to work closely with a lead partner and a select group of professional staff
Duties will include high level review of various tax submissions, as well as tax consulting
Qualification
Required
CPA is required for this role
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Recent work experience in a public accounting firm
10+ years experience in federal tax compliance and consulting with a focus on multinational businesses
Extensive knowledge in C-corporations and other business returns
Must have technology and/or e-commerce, distribution, manufacturing experience
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
Computer expertise including knowledge of CCH Axcess and GoSystems tax software
Preferred
Master's degree in Taxation highly preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Company
Aprio
Aprio is a premier business advisory and certified public accounting firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next.
1001-5000 employees
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Charlesbank Capital Partners
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Leadership Team
Richard Kopelman
Chief Executive Officer
Carolyn O'Boyle
Chief People Officer
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