Global Business Services (International) Tax Consultant

Who We Are

McGuire Sponsel is a national specialty tax and advisory consulting firm founded in 2007. We serve more than 500 CPA and real estate firms across the country, and are recognized for combining our technical expertise with exceptional client service. With five offices throughout the United States: Indianapolis (HQ), Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, and Detroit, we are a rapidly-growing consulting firm and pride ourselves on finding and cultivating the best talent! Read about our GREAT culture below...

Core Values

• Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and evolve. With a deep desire to continuously level up, we approach our work with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to fail forward. Progress is built on iteration, not perfection.
• Relationship Focus: We invest in authentic, trusting relationships — with our clients, our teammates, and ourselves. We lead with honesty, communicate openly, and collaborate with intentionality. Strong relationships are our foundation for great work and long-term success.
• Strives for Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, quality, and intelligence. From strategic thinking to technical execution, we take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is not an outcome — it's a mindset we bring to everything we do.
• Awareness: We operate with emotional intelligence and self-awareness, understanding how our actions impact others and the broader team. We’re committed to personal growth, constructive feedback, and leading ourselves before leading others.
• Tenacity: We show up with resilience, grit, and determination — especially when the work gets hard. We’re solutions-oriented, driven, and persistent in pursuing the best outcomes for our clients and our team. We don’t give up; we level up.

Role Overview

McGuire Sponsel specializes in assisting clients in moving goods, people, services, and information across borders. Our global business services practice assists existing or desired international practices. Our partnership with clients enables businesses to expand globally or improve existing operations by providing creative legal and tax solutions to address commercial, trade, investment and regulatory matters.

There are many different ways to approach global expansion, and McGuire Sponsel has the expertise and holistic client service to add value and create efficiency in the process from beginning to end.

Read more about our GBS offerings here.

Department: GBS
Reports to: Manager, GBS
Type: Full-time, exempt

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze financial, technical, and operational data for each international tax project.
• Prepare tax credit calculations and supporting documentation using Microsoft Excel.
• Write clear, technical project narratives summarizing findings and qualifying research activities.
• Handle initial discussions with clients to gather information and data regarding their business and financials.
• Prepare numerous international reporting forms including 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 926, 8992, 8938, 1042, 8993, and FBAR/FinCen reporting.
• Manage client relationships through effective communication and timely project delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and high-quality study outputs.
• Maintain organized project documentation and adhere to project deadlines.
• Assist with research on regulatory guidance, tax rules, and relevant industry trends.
• Prepare 1120-IC-DISC federal tax returns.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and international tax consulting engagements.

Role Competencies

• Critical Thinking: Identifies critical relationships in information
• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates concern for thoroughness and accuracy
• Effective Communication: Listens and clearly presents information
• Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes emotions in typical situations and their effects on self and others.
• Project Management: Manages well defined projects

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, international business, or a related field.
• CPA license preferred but not necessary.
• 2-4 years of accounting or analytical experience (recent graduates encouraged to apply).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort in client-facing situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel up to 20% independently or with a team to client sites across the U.S.
• Preferred but not required: 1-3 years prior international tax experience, familiarity with tax concepts, and consulting or client-facing experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Pet Wellness (Wagmo)
• Voluntary STD benefits and company-paid LTD
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits (Accident, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness)
• Savings Marketplace – discounts on hotels, flights, movie tickets, electronics and more
• 401(k) with employer match
• 4 weeks of PTO
• 9 paid holidays & Summer Fridays
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Team-building events and social outings
• Clear career path and advancement opportunities

EEO Statement
McGuire Sponsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.