Partner – Head of Internal Tax

RSM US LLP

. Serve as the senior enterprise leader for RSM’s internal tax function, setting strategy, priorities, operating expectations, and execution plans .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. partnership taxation, including compliance, reporting, and risk management, while effectively leading teams and advising senior leadership on complex tax matters. Proficient in leveraging digital solutions and automation to enhance operational effectiveness and compliance quality.

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U.S. Partnership TaxationTax Compliance LeadershipCPA or Equivalent CredentialGlobal Tax Matters ExperienceTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Tax Risk ManagementSchedule K-1 ReportingPartner AllocationsMultistate Partnership Tax MattersCross-Border TaxationTransfer PricingVAT/GST ComplianceWithholding TaxTax GovernanceOperational Effectiveness

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceBusiness JudgmentCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsLeadership Development

Tools & Technologies

Digital SolutionsAutomation ToolsAI-Enabled ToolsWorkflow Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACALaw Degree

Industry Keywords

Tax CompliancePartnership Tax ServicesMergers and AcquisitionsStrategic TransactionsEnterprise Transformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior enterprise leader for RSM’s internal tax function, setting strategy, priorities, operating expectations, and execution plans
Advise firm leadership on internal tax strategy, tax risk, operational priorities, and tax implications of firmwide business decisions
Lead U.S. partnership tax compliance, reporting, Schedule K-1 reporting, partner allocations, guaranteed payments, and distributive share information
Oversee complex multistate partnership tax matters, including filing positions, apportionment, composite and withholding tax regimes, state-specific elections, nexus, sourcing, partner residency, and mobility matters
Lead domestic and global tax compliance obligations, including income tax reporting, sales and use tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, information reporting, and other filing obligations
Provide strategic oversight for partner tax services and coordinate partners’ personal income tax return preparation across jurisdictions
Ensure partner tax services are timely, accurate, confidential, and service-oriented, including estimated tax planning, mobility, admissions, retirements, distributions, and international reporting
Manage and mitigate tax, operational, regulatory, and business risk through governance and effective escalation
Represent the firm in tax authority interactions and significant internal or external matters
Advise Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Treasury, and firm leadership on tax matters related to compensation, benefits, employee policies, restructurings, transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and transfer pricing
Lead complex programs, teams, and functional priorities with firmwide impact
Steward people, budgets, processes, operating expenses, and external service-provider relationships
Build a high-performing internal tax team through expectations-setting, leadership development, coaching, and inclusive talent practices
Use data, technology, digital workflows, automation, and disciplined processes to improve the internal tax function
Model firm values, enterprise mindset, collaboration, confidentiality, accountability, and sound leadership through change and complexity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience
Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, tax, or a related discipline
CPA, CA, law degree, or equivalent professional credential
Deep technical knowledge of U.S. partnership taxation, including partner allocations, Schedule K-1 reporting, guaranteed payments, distributive share reporting, multistate partnership tax matters, and partner mobility issues
Experience leading tax compliance, planning, risk management, and tax governance for a complex organization with domestic and international activity
Demonstrated ability to advise senior leaders on complex tax, operational, regulatory, and business matters
Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, develop talent, oversee budgets, and drive continuous improvement
Experience in a public accounting, consulting, or professional services organization
Experience leading tax matters for a partnership or partner-owned organization
Experience with global tax matters, cross-border taxation, transfer pricing, VAT/GST, withholding tax, and international reporting obligations
Experience overseeing partner tax services, including individual partner tax return coordination, multistate filings, estimated tax planning, mobility, admissions, retirements, and distributions
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, strategic transactions, operating model changes, or enterprise transformation initiatives
Experience using digital solutions, automation, AI-enabled tools, workflow tools, or delivery methodologies to improve operational effectiveness, compliance quality, and reporting insight
Strong executive presence, business judgment, communication skills, and ability to influence partners and senior leaders in a complex organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and compensation package
Flexibility in your schedule
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment