Principal- International Tax

Position Overview

As a Principal in International Tax Services, you will serve as a senior leader responsible for driving the strategy, growth, and delivery of the firm’s international tax services. You will advise complex U.S. and foreign multinational clients on high-impact international tax matters, lead significant client relationships, and play a key role in business development, practice expansion, and talent development. This role is designed for a seasoned professional on the path to partnership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex international tax engagements, providing strategic advisory services to U.S. and foreign multinational clients across a broad range of industries.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive-level client stakeholders on international tax planning, structuring, compliance, and risk management matters.
• Develop and implement global tax strategies that align U.S. and foreign tax laws, optimizing worldwide tax positions for clients.
• Drive practice growth through business development, including originating new client relationships, expanding services within existing accounts, and collaborating across Baker Tilly’s national and global network.
• Monitor and interpret global tax developments and proactively advise clients and internal teams on emerging issues, opportunities, and risks.
• Lead and mentor Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, and staff, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Provide strategic oversight of international tax compliance for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates, ensuring quality, consistency, and risk management.
• Collaborate with Partners and firm leadership to shape international tax service offerings, pricing strategies, and market positioning.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration with other tax, advisory, and assurance practices to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Represent the firm externally through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and participation in professional and industry organizations.
• Play an active role in recruiting, developing, and retaining top international tax talent.

Qualifications

• A minimum of ten years of progressive tax consulting experience, with deep expertise in international taxation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA certification required.
• Master’s in Taxation, LL.M. in Taxation, or JD strongly preferred.
• Significant experience with a large public accounting firm or large law firm.
• Advanced knowledge of inbound and outbound international taxation.
• Extensive experience in international estate and gift tax planning.
• Strong expertise in foreign trust matters, including foreign grantor and non-grantor trusts.
• Proven experience advising multinational corporations on complex international transactions, including transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, and cross-border structuring.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and practice growth.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive-level advisory skills.