Partnership Experienced Tax Manager, Advanced Computational Services

Job Summary

An Experienced Manager in BDO’s Partnerships group advises clients on the tax implications of their business objectives and various partnership specific items. This role involves applying knowledge to understand potential partnership taxation issues and assisting in the preparation of partnership specific computations. The Experienced Manager also leads the Partnership Practice, participates in process improvement initiatives, maintains client relationships, and guides other team members.

Job Duties

• Tax Specialization - Maintains and develops an in-depth understanding of partnership taxation issues and opportunities.
• Research - Identifies when research is needed, clearly frames issues to be researched, and reports the analysis.
• Training - Trains associates and senior associates on research skills and helps frame tax issues for analysis.
• Tax Consulting - Assists in developing, recommending, and implementing methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing taxes.
• Managing Client Expectations - Manages client expectations and implements applicable Firm strategies.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree, required; focus in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred.
• Six or more years of relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience, required.
• Prior supervisory experience, preferred.
• Private equity experience, both fund and portfolio company levels, preferred.
• 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), preferred.
• Other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role, preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software, preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills, as well as decision-making skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to develop and manage a team of tax professionals.
• Ability to effectively develop and maintain client relationships.
• Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to build and maintain a positive team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of team personnel.

About Us

BDO is committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. We are dedicated to empowering our team members to explore their full potential, celebrating ingenuity and innovation, and focusing on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities. BDO Total Rewards encompass so much more than traditional “benefits,” including a qualified retirement plan, the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. 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.