Partnership Tax Senior Manager, Advanced Computational Services
About the role
The Tax Senior Manager, Partnerships at BDO is responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, particularly in partnership-specific areas such as section 704(b) and taxable income allocations. This role involves applying knowledge to understand and mitigate potential partnership taxation issues, assisting in the preparation of partnership-specific computations, and participating in the marketing and business development of the group.
Responsibilities
- Maintains and develops an in-depth understanding of partnership taxation issues and opportunities.
- Develops an in-depth understanding of partnership taxation issues and opportunities.
- Organizes and conducts effective external CPE training sessions in area of specialization, involving Firm specialists, at least once per year.
- Trains and mentors associates, senior associates, and managers on research skills and how to frame tax issues for analysis.
- Applies tax knowledge and business/industry knowledge to recommend solutions that maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing client taxes, while managing risk.
- Manages client expectations and implements applicable Firm strategies.
- Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel, such as by reducing taxes or expenses or providing non-tax benefits.
- Researches and implements tax strategies, including experimenting with promising new strategies and ideas.
- Presents complex strategies to clients and prospective clients.
- Schedules and manages workload of associates, senior associates, and managers.
- Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates, senior associates, and managers.
- Reviews work prepared by associates, senior associates, and managers and provides review comments.
- Acts as a career advisor to associates, senior associates, and managers.
Requirements
Eight (8) or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience are required. Prior supervisory experience and specialized partnership experience are also required. Private equity experience, both fund and portfolio company levels, is preferred. A 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) is preferred. Other professional degrees or certifications applicable to the role are also preferred.
Skills
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking 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.
- Proven 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, preferred.
- Master’s in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred.
Benefits
BDO offers a competitive salary range based on experience and qualifications, ranging from $99,750 to $262,500. Additional benefits include:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- Retirement plans
- Work-life balance initiatives
Pay
National Range: $99,750 - $262,500
Schedule
Full-time position