International Tax Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
International Tax Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making employer sponsorship straightforward for candidates with a relevant degree. Demand is consistent across Big Four firms, multinationals, and regional public accounting practices. Many employers file LCAs regularly for this title, so verified sponsorship history is easy to confirm before you apply.
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Southfield, Michigan
At Wipfli, people count.
At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.
We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.
People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.
Wipfli is seeking an experienced International Tax Senior Manager to serve as a strategic account leader and trusted advisor to multinational companies. This role leads complex U.S. international tax engagements and broader client relationships, helping senior tax, finance, accounting, and business stakeholders navigate cross-border compliance, planning, transactions, and reporting. The Senior Manager will coordinate multidisciplinary Wipfli teams, develop Managers and other professionals, and help strengthen and grow the firm’s International Tax practice.
Responsibilities:
- Own and strategically lead a portfolio of key multinational client accounts, serving as a senior relationship contact and trusted advisor across international and related domestic tax needs.
- Develop deep knowledge of clients’ global business models, ownership structures, transactions, risk profiles, and strategic priorities to anticipate needs and deliver forward-looking guidance.
- Lead complex inbound and outbound international tax engagements with accountability for scope, technical quality, engagement economics, staffing, risk management, deadlines, and executive-level communication.
- Oversee U.S. corporate and partnership tax compliance, including Forms 1120, 1065, and 1120-F, extensions, estimated tax payments, and related elections and disclosures, as well as state and local filing requirements.
- Review complex U.S. international tax forms, computations, disclosures, and workpapers, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 1118, 1042, 1042-S, 8991, 8992, and 8993, as applicable.
- Provide senior-level guidance on Subpart F, NCTI, foreign tax credits, Section 163(j), FDDEI, BEAT, Section 245A, PTEP, tax treaties, withholding, repatriation, foreign currency matters, and cross-border structuring.
- Advise senior client stakeholders on tax consequences, risks, and planning alternatives associated with global operations, investments, distributions, transactions, entity structures, and organizational changes.
- Connect international tax considerations with federal corporate tax, state and local tax, transfer pricing, ASC 740, transaction reporting, employment tax, and broader business objectives, coordinating Wipfli specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
- Resolve unusual or complex technical and engagement matters, determine when consultation or escalation is appropriate, and maintain quality-control standards across the portfolio.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments and communicate actionable implications to clients and professionals across the firm.
- Lead and develop Managers, Seniors, and Associates; provide technical consultation and deliver practice-wide training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Champion standardization, technology, and process improvements involving workpapers, templates, calculation models, review tools, data collection, automation, and scalable compliance delivery.
- Drive practice growth through expansion of existing client relationships, proposals, new business development, cross-functional collaboration, marketplace activities, and continued development of Wipfli’s international tax capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including significant U.S. international tax and multinational corporate tax experience.
- Demonstrated success leading complex multinational client accounts, multiple concurrent engagements, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Extensive experience reviewing complex international tax computations, forms, disclosures, technical conclusions, and supporting workpapers.
- Experience advising senior client tax and finance leaders and making technical, strategic, and commercial recommendations.
- Advanced technical research, judgment, engagement leadership, business development, problem-solving, and executive communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop Managers and other tax professionals.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, JD, EA, or other relevant professional credential; master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting, JD, or LLM in Taxation preferred.
- Public accounting experience with a national or large regional CPA firm serving multinational companies.
- Experience with ASC 740, transfer pricing, tax due diligence, state and local tax coordination, international M&A, or cross-border transaction support.
- Experience leading proposals, expanding client relationships, developing service plans, and coordinating multidisciplinary account teams.
- Experience with CCH Axcess, BNA, Checkpoint, international tax compliance software, automation, or advanced Excel modeling.
LI-AF1 #LI-Hybrid
Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at hr@wipfli.com.
"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
As required by the Transparency in Coverage Rule, Wipfli is providing access to machine-readable files that disclose certain pricing arrangements with healthcare providers under Wipfli’s AmeriBen and Kaiser medical plans.
If you believe you have been wrongly billed, you may contact U.S. Department of Health and Human Services beginning January 1, 2022 at 1-800-985-3059. Visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises for more information about your rights under federal law. For AmeriBen specific resources, please visit: AmeriBen Surprise Billing Notice.
Our commitment:
We invest in the growth of all our associates through ongoing education and career development. To learn more about how we invest in you, see our learning and development page.
We also invest in a strong work-life balance by providing benefits, such as flexible time off and wellness programs. We provide health, vision and dental insurance, generous family leave, flexible work options, 401(k) contributions and paid time off and holidays.
What you can expect:
If your resume is a fit for the position, a recruiter will reach out to you for an initial conversation so we can tell you more about Wipfli and the benefits of working here. We don’t just expect you to just answer our questions. We encourage you to ask us about Wipfli to see if we’re a good fit for you.
Employee Benefits
We also back up our mission to provide a strong work-life balance with great benefits, FTO, wellness benefits and programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
-
Medical travel benefits
Travel benefits to give associates across the country equitable access to quality care across a broad spectrum of needs
-
Family formation benefits
Maternity and paternity leave, surrogacy and adoption benefits, and fertility services benefits
-
Gender-affirming care benefits
Resources and benefits to help associates receive gender identity affirming interventions and therapies
-
Flexible work schedule
-
Flexible time off
Locations:
Southfield, Michigan
At Wipfli, people count.
At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.
We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.
People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.
Wipfli is seeking an experienced International Tax Senior Manager to serve as a strategic account leader and trusted advisor to multinational companies. This role leads complex U.S. international tax engagements and broader client relationships, helping senior tax, finance, accounting, and business stakeholders navigate cross-border compliance, planning, transactions, and reporting. The Senior Manager will coordinate multidisciplinary Wipfli teams, develop Managers and other professionals, and help strengthen and grow the firm’s International Tax practice.
Responsibilities:
- Own and strategically lead a portfolio of key multinational client accounts, serving as a senior relationship contact and trusted advisor across international and related domestic tax needs.
- Develop deep knowledge of clients’ global business models, ownership structures, transactions, risk profiles, and strategic priorities to anticipate needs and deliver forward-looking guidance.
- Lead complex inbound and outbound international tax engagements with accountability for scope, technical quality, engagement economics, staffing, risk management, deadlines, and executive-level communication.
- Oversee U.S. corporate and partnership tax compliance, including Forms 1120, 1065, and 1120-F, extensions, estimated tax payments, and related elections and disclosures, as well as state and local filing requirements.
- Review complex U.S. international tax forms, computations, disclosures, and workpapers, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 1118, 1042, 1042-S, 8991, 8992, and 8993, as applicable.
- Provide senior-level guidance on Subpart F, NCTI, foreign tax credits, Section 163(j), FDDEI, BEAT, Section 245A, PTEP, tax treaties, withholding, repatriation, foreign currency matters, and cross-border structuring.
- Advise senior client stakeholders on tax consequences, risks, and planning alternatives associated with global operations, investments, distributions, transactions, entity structures, and organizational changes.
- Connect international tax considerations with federal corporate tax, state and local tax, transfer pricing, ASC 740, transaction reporting, employment tax, and broader business objectives, coordinating Wipfli specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
- Resolve unusual or complex technical and engagement matters, determine when consultation or escalation is appropriate, and maintain quality-control standards across the portfolio.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments and communicate actionable implications to clients and professionals across the firm.
- Lead and develop Managers, Seniors, and Associates; provide technical consultation and deliver practice-wide training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Champion standardization, technology, and process improvements involving workpapers, templates, calculation models, review tools, data collection, automation, and scalable compliance delivery.
- Drive practice growth through expansion of existing client relationships, proposals, new business development, cross-functional collaboration, marketplace activities, and continued development of Wipfli’s international tax capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including significant U.S. international tax and multinational corporate tax experience.
- Demonstrated success leading complex multinational client accounts, multiple concurrent engagements, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Extensive experience reviewing complex international tax computations, forms, disclosures, technical conclusions, and supporting workpapers.
- Experience advising senior client tax and finance leaders and making technical, strategic, and commercial recommendations.
- Advanced technical research, judgment, engagement leadership, business development, problem-solving, and executive communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop Managers and other tax professionals.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, JD, EA, or other relevant professional credential; master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting, JD, or LLM in Taxation preferred.
- Public accounting experience with a national or large regional CPA firm serving multinational companies.
- Experience with ASC 740, transfer pricing, tax due diligence, state and local tax coordination, international M&A, or cross-border transaction support.
- Experience leading proposals, expanding client relationships, developing service plans, and coordinating multidisciplinary account teams.
- Experience with CCH Axcess, BNA, Checkpoint, international tax compliance software, automation, or advanced Excel modeling.
LI-AF1 #LI-Hybrid
Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at hr@wipfli.com.
"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
As required by the Transparency in Coverage Rule, Wipfli is providing access to machine-readable files that disclose certain pricing arrangements with healthcare providers under Wipfli’s AmeriBen and Kaiser medical plans.
If you believe you have been wrongly billed, you may contact U.S. Department of Health and Human Services beginning January 1, 2022 at 1-800-985-3059. Visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises for more information about your rights under federal law. For AmeriBen specific resources, please visit: AmeriBen Surprise Billing Notice.
Our commitment:
We invest in the growth of all our associates through ongoing education and career development. To learn more about how we invest in you, see our learning and development page.
We also invest in a strong work-life balance by providing benefits, such as flexible time off and wellness programs. We provide health, vision and dental insurance, generous family leave, flexible work options, 401(k) contributions and paid time off and holidays.
What you can expect:
If your resume is a fit for the position, a recruiter will reach out to you for an initial conversation so we can tell you more about Wipfli and the benefits of working here. We don’t just expect you to just answer our questions. We encourage you to ask us about Wipfli to see if we’re a good fit for you.
Employee Benefits
We also back up our mission to provide a strong work-life balance with great benefits, FTO, wellness benefits and programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
-
Medical travel benefits
Travel benefits to give associates across the country equitable access to quality care across a broad spectrum of needs
-
Family formation benefits
Maternity and paternity leave, surrogacy and adoption benefits, and fertility services benefits
-
Gender-affirming care benefits
Resources and benefits to help associates receive gender identity affirming interventions and therapies
-
Flexible work schedule
-
Flexible time off
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an International Tax Manager
Document your degree field precisely
H-1B specialty occupation requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Accounting, finance, or taxation degrees map cleanly, but a general business degree can trigger an RFE. Get a credential evaluation that names your specific major before interviews start.
Target employers with active LCA history
Use Migrate Mate to find companies with verified LCA filings for International Tax Manager roles. Firms that have filed recently are already familiar with the process, which shortens negotiation and reduces the risk they'll back out after an offer.
Check prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Your employer must certify your salary meets the prevailing wage on the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wages for your metro area before you receive an offer, so you can negotiate from an accurate baseline.
Flag international assignment experience on your resume
Employers sponsoring International Tax Managers often need someone who understands transfer pricing, GILTI, or treaty positions across multiple jurisdictions. Calling out specific countries and tax regimes you've worked across signals you can hit the ground running and strengthens the specialty occupation case.
Ask HR about PERM timing for EB-2 green card
Many large multinationals start PERM labor certification within the first H-1B period for tax roles. Ask during offer negotiations whether the company has a standard green card policy, because PERM processing timelines now run well over a year before you even reach USCIS.
Clarify the entity filing your petition
At companies with shared services, the legal entity on the I-129 petition may differ from the business unit that hired you. Confirm which entity will be the H-1B petitioner before you sign an offer, since the LCA wage and worksite address must match your actual day-to-day location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an International Tax Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes. USCIS consistently treats International Tax Manager as a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, or a closely related field. Employers document this in the H-1B petition by linking the job duties to the specific degree requirement. A general business degree without a concentration in accounting can complicate the case, so a credential evaluation that specifies your major is worth obtaining early.
Which visa types are realistic for an International Tax Manager seeking sponsorship?
The H-1B is the primary path for most candidates and covers both initial employment and extensions up to six years. Australian nationals can use the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap and no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA economist or accountant categories, though the fit depends on exact job duties. All three require employer sponsorship and a confirmed specialty occupation basis.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor International Tax Manager roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for this title, so you can focus your search on companies that have already filed for the role rather than guessing at willingness. Firms in the Big Four, large multinationals with treasury or transfer pricing functions, and regional public accounting practices are the most consistent sponsors for this title.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer mid-year as an International Tax Manager?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer once the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval. The new employer must file the petition and a new LCA that reflects the correct prevailing wage for the new worksite. Because tax roles are often tied to specific entities within a corporate group, confirm the petitioning entity matches your actual employer of record before the transfer.
Does a master's degree in taxation improve my H-1B sponsorship prospects?
It strengthens both the specialty occupation argument and your odds in the H-1B cap selection. Registrations filed under the U.S. advanced degree exemption are selected first against a separate pool of 20,000 slots before entering the general cap lottery. For International Tax Manager roles, an LLM in taxation or an MST from a U.S. institution is particularly well-regarded and can support higher LCA wage levels, which benefits both you and your employer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored International Tax Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.