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Managing Director & Founder
Alistair, the Managing Director and Founder of Blackden Consulting, has been an expat resident of Geneva for most of his life and is highly proficient in French. He now lives in the UK.
In early 2018, Alistair founded Blackden Consulting, identifying an unmet need to link expatriate US tax professionals with US tax consultancies in Europe.
Drawing upon his extensive knowledge of the US tax industry, Alistair has established valuable connections with key decision-makers at Big 4 firms, boutique CPA, tax advisory, and accounting companies of varying sizes. He has a wealth of experience in recruiting individuals at all levels of seniority, ranging from Tax Associates to Partners.
Visit Alistair's LinkedIn profile by following this link.
North American & Caribbean Lead
Sophia began her career in recruitment at Blackden Consulting and has since taken on the additional responsibility of overseeing our affiliated job board, ustaxjobs.com.
With an unwavering commitment to detail and a genuine desire to assist others, Sophia spearheads US tax recruitment efforts across North America and the Caribbean. She is adept at sourcing suitable candidates, liaising with US tax experts, and negotiating on their behalf.
Sophia's main area of focus lies in facilitating the relocation of US tax professionals to prestigious Big 4 firms in the Cayman Islands.
Visit Sophia's LinkedIn profile by following this link.
"I would highly recommend Alistair! I contacted Alistair because I wanted to secure a role that would allow me to move back to Europe and I had a specific list of requirements for the role which other recruiters would have probably not been able to find for me. "
EA, US Tax
Advisor
"Alistair manages a candidates requirements very well and is transparent throughout the entire recruitment process. Has a natural quality in being able to identify the most suitable role for his candidates and really does ensure they are placed into the ideal working environment."
EA, UK/US Tax
Manager
"Alistair is an exceptional headhunter who went above and beyond to help me secure various professional job opportunities. From the very beginning, it was evident that Alistair is not just a recruiter but a true advocate for his clients. Thanks to Alistair’s dedication and hard work, I am now thriving in my new role, and I could not be happier with the outcome."
EA, Senior US Tax
Manager
"Alistair provides his services with the highest of ethical standards, as well. He never pressures you to take a position that you are offered and clearly demonstrates that the focus is on helping to find the best long-term solution for candidates and employers alike."
CPA, Senior US Tax
Manger
"Through the process he listened to the requirements I had with an employer and put me forward for the best matches... Alistair was very friendly and helped me with my onboarding process following my offer. If you are looking for a job in the UK/ US tax field reach out to Alistair."
ATT/EA, Senior Tax Associate
"I would gladly recommend Alistair to everyone who is looking for energetic and exceptional consultant who is always available to support in LinkedIn throughout the process. Thanks Alistair and Blackden consultancy."
EA, US Corp Tax Manager
Both designations hold immense value in the financial industry, offering numerous career opportunities and potential for growth.
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Both designations hold immense value in the financial industry, offering numerous career opportunities and potential for growth.
November 29, 2023
We will explore the fundamental aspects of the US tax system and dive into the key tax forms that expats should familiarize themselves with.
November 6, 2023
We're diving into the fascinating world of American expats and uncovering the top spots where they've decided to call home outside of the USA.
August 7, 2023
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