International Tax Director Jobs
International Tax Director jobs are open across multinational corporations, Big Four accounting firms, financial services, and technology companies, covering specializations in transfer pricing, GILTI and BEPS compliance, and international tax planning, from senior manager to vice president level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As the International Tax Senior Associate, a national business line role, you’ll be responsible for the review and delivery of U.S. international tax services for clients across various industries and market segments. You’ll collaborate closely with managers, associates, and other teammates from around the globe to help clients identify and solve complex business problems through deploying a wide range of Grant Thornton solutions in a collaborative manner, ensuring quality above all, because together is how we succeed.
From day one, you’ll be empowered by formal training opportunities, experiential (on the job) training and access to industry leading expertise to help you develop a broad and deep technical skill set along with increased business acumen to help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Providing international tax services that provide measurable value and advising clients from a range of different industries on international tax matters
- Supervising, training, and mentoring associates and interns on international tax projects and assessing performance of associates for engagement reviews; performing in-charge role as needed
- Reviewing complex business returns with international complexities and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities; gain increasing responsibility in the review process
- Researching and analyzing international and domestic tax issues; utilizing tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters
- Writing and reviewing tax advice for clients
- Responding to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities
- Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- Minimum two years’ experience of progressive tax consulting, preferably with at least one year focused on international taxation
- Experience with a large accounting firm, law firm, or corporate tax department of a multinational company
- CPA or JD/active law license preferred
- Advanced analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in U.S. tax compliance and consulting
- Ability to supervise staff and lead projects
- Exceptional client service skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
- Computer expertise including knowledge of tax software and technology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Can travel as needed
- The base salary range for this position is between $111,320 and $141,933. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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As the International Tax Senior Associate, a national business line role, you’ll be responsible for the review and delivery of U.S. international tax services for clients across various industries and market segments. You’ll collaborate closely with managers, associates, and other teammates from around the globe to help clients identify and solve complex business problems through deploying a wide range of Grant Thornton solutions in a collaborative manner, ensuring quality above all, because together is how we succeed.
From day one, you’ll be empowered by formal training opportunities, experiential (on the job) training and access to industry leading expertise to help you develop a broad and deep technical skill set along with increased business acumen to help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Providing international tax services that provide measurable value and advising clients from a range of different industries on international tax matters
- Supervising, training, and mentoring associates and interns on international tax projects and assessing performance of associates for engagement reviews; performing in-charge role as needed
- Reviewing complex business returns with international complexities and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities; gain increasing responsibility in the review process
- Researching and analyzing international and domestic tax issues; utilizing tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters
- Writing and reviewing tax advice for clients
- Responding to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities
- Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- Minimum two years’ experience of progressive tax consulting, preferably with at least one year focused on international taxation
- Experience with a large accounting firm, law firm, or corporate tax department of a multinational company
- CPA or JD/active law license preferred
- Advanced analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in U.S. tax compliance and consulting
- Ability to supervise staff and lead projects
- Exceptional client service skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
- Computer expertise including knowledge of tax software and technology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Can travel as needed
- The base salary range for this position is between $111,320 and $141,933. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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Who's Hiring
- BDO26
- Alvarez & Marsal19
- Wipfli12
- Doeren Mayhew CPAs and Advisors8D
- EY7
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing15
- Technology & Software6
- Staffing & Recruiting2
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Energy1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in international tax director jobs.
- CPA license or JD required, with LLM in Taxation strongly preferred
- Minimum ten years of international tax experience in-house or at a public accounting firm
- Deep technical knowledge of transfer pricing, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, and Pillar Two rules
- Experience managing cross-border tax planning and structuring for multinational entities
- Proficiency with tax provision software such as OneSource or Corptax and ERP systems
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of tax professionals across multiple jurisdictions
Tips for Your International Tax Director Job Search
Quantify your cross-border tax savings
Hiring managers want to see concrete impact. On your resume, replace vague responsibilities with specific outcomes: treaty positions defended, effective rate reductions achieved, or cross-border structures you designed that reduced liability across multiple jurisdictions.
Highlight transfer pricing documentation experience
Transfer pricing is the skill that separates candidates at this level. Call out the specific documentation types you've prepared, the jurisdictions covered, and whether you've managed competent authority proceedings or advance pricing agreements with tax authorities.
Target roles by tax reform exposure
Filter openings by whether they emphasize GILTI, FDII, BEAT, or Pillar Two compliance. Companies restructuring their global tax positions after recent reforms are actively hiring directors who've already worked through those calculations in-house, not just in an advisory capacity.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists international tax director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a tax controversy narrative
Expect interviewers to probe your experience managing IRS examinations, foreign tax authority audits, or dispute resolution. Prepare two or three specific examples where you led the company's response, including the technical position you defended and the resolution you reached.
Negotiate total compensation beyond base salary
At this level, equity, long-term incentive plans, and signing bonuses are negotiable. Research comparable compensation structures for director-level tax roles in your target industry before your first offer conversation so you can respond with specific counterpoints, not general requests.
International Tax Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most international tax directors?
The most active employers for international tax directors right now are BDO, Alvarez & Marsal, and Wipfli, and the most openings are in Florida, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large multinationals and financial services firms tend to post the most openings at this level.
How many international tax director jobs are remote?
About 82% of international tax director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the analytical and advisory nature of much of the role. Tax planning, provision work, and policy development tend to be the most remote-compatible sub-areas, while roles with heavy audit management or cross-functional leadership often require more in-office presence.
How do you become an international tax director?
Most international tax directors start with a CPA license or a JD, often adding an LLM in Taxation, then spend several years in public accounting or a large in-house tax department building technical depth in transfer pricing, treaty analysis, and cross-border structuring. Progression typically moves from senior associate to manager to senior manager before reaching director, with each step requiring broader jurisdictional exposure and team leadership responsibility.
Can you get hired as an international tax director without direct director-level experience?
Yes, but you'll need to show that your technical depth and leadership scope already match the role even if your title hasn't caught up. Strong candidates coming from a senior manager or principal level make the case by pointing to specific projects they owned end-to-end, teams they mentored, and business decisions they influenced, rather than relying on title equivalence alone.
What does the international tax director interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to five rounds and includes an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview focused on transfer pricing and tax reform mechanics, a case-based discussion where you walk through a cross-border structuring scenario, and a panel interview with finance leadership and business stakeholders. Final-round candidates are often asked to present a tax planning proposal or walk through how they'd approach a hypothetical audit defense.
Where can I find and apply to international tax director jobs?
You can find and apply to international tax director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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