International Tax Advisor – Level Based on Experience

RKL LLP

. Provide compliance, consulting, and advisory services to multinational businesses, foreign-owned businesses, and individuals with cross-border tax considerations .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timePennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in international tax compliance and advisory services, with a strong focus on cross-border tax planning and client relationship management. Proficient in technical research and communication, with the ability to mentor junior team members and lead complex engagements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

International Tax ComplianceForms 5471, 5472, 8865, 8858, 1118CPA or Enrolled Agent CredentialClient Relationship ManagementTechnical Research Skills

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Hard Skills

International Tax ExperienceTax Compliance ReportingCross-Border Tax PlanningMentoring ResponsibilitiesProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsClient-Service Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelTax Technology Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAEnrolled Agent Credential

Industry Keywords

International BusinessForeign OperationsDouble-Taxation ConsiderationsHigh-Net-Worth IndividualsTransfer Pricing Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide compliance, consulting, and advisory services to multinational businesses, foreign-owned businesses, and individuals with cross-border tax considerations
Work closely with the International Tax Practice Leader and team members to deliver practical, high-quality international tax solutions
Prepare and/or review U.S. international tax compliance work, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 8858, and 1118
Research and analyze complex international tax issues and communicate practical, actionable recommendations
Advise clients on cross-border tax planning, compliance, business expansion, foreign operations, and double-taxation considerations
Build strong client relationships through proactive, responsive communication and high-quality service
Collaborate with engagement teams to deliver accurate, timely, and efficient client work
Review work and mentor junior team members, as appropriate to level
Develop and improve scalable processes, technology-enabled workflows, quality-control resources, and internal training
Stay current on international tax laws, regulations, and industry developments through technical research and continuing professional education
At Manager and Senior Manager levels: oversee engagement workflows, provide technical guidance, manage client relationships, develop and mentor team members, contribute to proposal efforts, prospect meetings, networking, and practice-development activities
At Manager and Senior Manager levels: lead development, implementation, and improvement of quality-control processes and technical resources
At Senior Manager level: help set technical and operational priorities, promote quality standards, lead training and knowledge-sharing initiatives, and support scalable process development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, International Business, or a related field required
Master’s degree in Taxation or related discipline is a plus
CPA or Enrolled Agent credential preferred for Senior Associate candidates and required for Manager and Senior Manager candidates
Senior Associate: Generally 3+ years of international tax experience, including hands-on international reporting and compliance experience
Manager: Generally 6+ years of progressive international tax experience, including review experience, multinational-client advisory work, and mentoring responsibilities
Senior Manager: Significant progressive international tax experience; strong technical expertise; experience leading complex engagements and client relationships; demonstrated leadership; and an interest in practice development and growth
Experience with international tax compliance and reporting, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 8858, and 1118
Strong preference for experience in international tax matters for U.S. high-net-worth individuals, expatriate and nonresident taxation, and/or transfer pricing documentation and planning
Strong technical research, communication, client-service, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to explain complex tax matters to technical and nontechnical audiences
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn and adapt to tax technology and software
Candidates must reside in Pennsylvania and be able to travel periodically to an RKL office for team and client meetings as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid/remote work environment
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Work-life balance
Training and career-development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Sick time
Floating holidays
401(k) match