International Tax Manager

About the role

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking an experienced International Tax Manager to join the Firm’s U.S. tax function in a newly created role following the merger of Perkins Coie and Ashurst. This role will oversee U.S. tax compliance for multiple foreign entities and approximately 400 non-U.S. resident partners, including federal, state, and local filings, international tax reporting, and individual partner tax returns.

Reporting to the Head of Tax, the ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in partnership and international taxation, sound analytical skills, and experience navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional tax matters. This individual will collaborate with Tax leadership, Finance, Accounting, Payroll, international colleagues, and external advisors to ensure compliance, support tax planning, manage audits, and improve processes through technology and automation.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Oversee U.S. federal, state, and local tax filings for partnerships, foreign entities, and non-resident partners.
• Manage state composite elections, withholding requirements, tax estimates, payments, and filing deadlines.
• Coordinate tax information and filings with internal teams, international colleagues, and external service providers.
• Conduct tax research, evaluate business transactions, support tax planning, and document technical positions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting the Firm and its partners.
• Manage tax audits, examinations, notices, and inquiries from taxing authorities.
• Reconcile tax accounts, maintain tax calendars, and support annual tax budgeting.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax systems, automation, and compliance processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent.
• Active CPA license.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible tax and accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of partnership taxation, international tax compliance, and U.S. individual taxation.
• Familiarity with Forms 1065 (Schedules K-1, K-2, and K-3), 5471, 8858, 1120-F, and 1040-NR.
• Strong research, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with international tax compliance, cross-border matters, and tax technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Taxation.
• Public accounting experience.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually
• Personal medical and parental leave
• Up to ten paid holidays
• Family care benefits

More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

Pay

• Colorado compensation range: $106,080 to $164,120 annually
• Illinois compensation range: $111,960 to $173,210 annually
• Washington state compensation range: $111,900 to $173,120 annually
• Washington, D.C. compensation range: $120,850 to $186,970 annually

The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.