Job Summary:
The Senior Tax Manager is responsible for providing tax and consulting services
to business clients with pass through entities and to their business owners.
Job Duties:
* Performs tax planning, preparation and research for pass through entities
(S-corps, LLCs, Partnerships) and the business owners’ individual returns,
which may include estates, trusts and charitable entities
* Manages client engagements, supervises and reviews work of team staff
members, work closely with clients as well as internal managers and partners
* Contributes to client satisfaction by providing timely services and work
product
* Demonstrates an understanding of tax concepts and actively pursuing increased
tax knowledge through client assignments and current tax developments
- Tax Compliance
- Ensures clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same
time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and self and client
service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax
Quality Manual (“TQM”)
* Significant knowledge of taxation related to personal income, estate and
gift tax and wealth retention strategies, as well as taxation of entities
owned by business owners (partnership and corporate taxation), is required.
* Conducts top level review of T/R and resolves all tax issues with client;
involves specialists where appropriate
* Plans and reviews the tax process and the procedures to be performed to
include:
- Budgeting and staffing
- Monitoring engagement process and actual time incurred vs. budget with
assistance of Senior
* Timely billing including management of identified out-of-scope activity and
communication to client
- Timely collection of A/R
- Manages client relationships/expectations in accordance with the project
- Provides advice to clients in a timely manner;
- Research
- Identifies when research is needed and performs such research; clearly and
concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports
the analysis
* Applies most Firm and professional standards for preparation of WTA and tax
returns
- Involves firm specialists, as appropriate
- Strategy Development
- Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of
clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel, e.g., by reducing taxes or expenses
or providing non-tax benefits
* Reviews studies of tax implications and offers clients alternative courses
of action
* Identifies and leverages lessons learned on prior projects, and offers
input on how to improve processes and methods
* Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
* Responsible for building a team of professionals by training and working
together to serve our high net worth clients with timely responses to their
needs
- Supervises associates and senior associates on all projects
- Reviews work prepared by associates and senior associates and provide review
comments
- Trains Associates and Seniors how to use all current software tools
- Acts as a Career Advisor to associates and senior associates
- Schedules and manages workload of associates and senior associates
- Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior
associate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
* Bachelor’s degree, required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or
Statistics, preferred
* Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred
Experience:
* Eight (8) or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public
accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services
experience, required. Specifically, experience with working on individual,
estate, trust, partnership, S-corporation, and private foundation
tax/consulting clients.
* Prior supervisory experience, required
License/Certifications:
* CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or
Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or the equivalent of one of
these designations), required
* Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to
role, preferred
Software:
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Detailed oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to effectively delegate work as needed
- Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as
decision-making skills
- Capable of developing and managing a team of tax professionals
- Capable of effectively developing and maintaining client relationships
- Executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact for
preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after
consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s
qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $146,000 - $200,000
Colorado Range: $120,000 - $185,000
Illinois Range: $140,000 - $190,000
Maryland Range: $150,000 - $180,000
Massachusetts Range: $150,000 - $206,000
Minnesota Range: $130,000 - $190,000
New Jersey Range: $155,000 - $200,000
Ohio Range: $125,000 - $200,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $180,000 - $225,000
Washington Range: $150,000 - $200,000
Washington DC Range: $162,000 - $190,000
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place
where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We
offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered
around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity,
and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the
world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of
everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and
sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities.
BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first,
by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO
professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range
of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global
organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP
offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership
and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands
as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards
benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO
through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow
their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s
success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders
by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual
to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and
depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
* Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our
professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to
proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex
challenges and opportunities
* Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our
clients transform theirs
* Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people,
clients, and communities
* BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional
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