Global Employer Services Senior Associate-Retirement Plan Services-ESOP Administration Focused

Job Summary

The GES Senior Associate is responsible for developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, particularly by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes. The GES Senior Associate also executes tasks relating to taxation of equity compensation, deferred compensation, and individual and corporate income taxes.

Job Duties

• Researches situations requiring research, provides an outline of issues and appropriate research sources, analyzes researched facts and sources, and composes detailed reports of findings.
• Aids in compensation planning and benchmarking for executive compensation models.
• Ensures clients comply with applicable authorities while identifying options for minimizing compensation-related tax and reporting burdens, obtains required client information, and documents and organizes work product for review by senior Comp & Ben professionals.
• Reviews SEC filings of public companies, survey data, issue briefs, and best practice guidelines to provide clients with creative approaches to compensation opportunities that promote shareholders' interests.
• Maintains awareness of tax and regulatory changes affecting executive compensation and advises clients on compliance strategies.
• Assists in the preparation of studies of market practices and tax and regulatory activities to identify alternative courses of action for clients.
• Develops an understanding of clients' business objectives and their impact on compensation strategy development.
• Supervises the day-to-day workload and reviews work of Comp & Ben Associates and Interns on assigned engagements, ensures Associates and Interns are trained on relevant software, and assists in their professional development.
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Associates and Interns.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Business, Accounting, or Human Resources preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of prior work experience required; focus in compensation and/or strategic service consulting preferred.
• Certified Compensation Professional, CPA certification, or other relevant certification preferred.
• Proficient in statistical software packages.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word.
• High proficiency in English, both verbal and written (including technical writing skills).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment.
• Capable of effectively managing a team of professionals, and delegating work assignments as needed.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel.
• Encourages a team environment on engagements and contributes to the professional development of assigned personnel.
• Moderate knowledge and understanding of legislative process regarding tax policy.

Pay

National Range: $73,500 - $131,250
Maryland Range: $73,500 - $131,250
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $73,500 - $131,250
Washington DC Range: $73,500 - $131,250

About Us

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.

Benefits

Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Click here to find out more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

including disability/vets. Click here to find out more!