Tax Administration Manager

About the role

The Tax Administration Manager collaborates with the office administration department and local tax leadership to oversee daily tax administration processes and procedures within an assigned team. This position works with the Tax Administration Senior Manager to ensure tax administrative processes comply with firm policies and procedures, state, and federal regulations, and notifies the Tax Administration Senior Manager of potential concerns or risks associated with tax processing.

Responsibilities

• Generates and analyzes reports to assess workflow
• Keeps Tax Administration Senior Manager informed of potential concerns or risks associated with tax processing
• Identifies issues related to tax systems and processes and consults with Tax Administration Senior Manager for solutions
• Trains administrative and tax professionals on tax administration processes and procedures
• Disseminates communications at the direction of Tax Administration Senior Manager/National Tax Administration related to tax software and processes to tax and administrative professionals
• Communicates with local tax leadership regarding tax administration updates
• Maintains strong working relationships with local tax leadership, tax software and process champions, and office administration leadership
• Completes required technical training courses and proactively stays up to date on firm applications, processes, and procedures utilizing all firm-provided resources
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day workload and oversight of local, assigned team members
• Ensures team growth by setting performance goals
• Ensures team members are trained on all relevant software, resources, and processes
• Evaluates the performance of direct reports, provides performance feedback, and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development

Requirements

• High school diploma (required)
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Five (5) or more years of work experience in tax administration matters (required)
• Prior experience in a professional services firm (required)
• Experience with training and presenting to multiple levels of employees (preferred)

Skills

• Strong in Microsoft Office Suite of products (required)
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experience (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of Thomson Reuters and CCH suite of products (preferred)
• Knowledge of tax deadlines, tax forms, and tax processes and procedures
• Able to exercise independent judgment and strong reasoning skills
• Management and delegation skills to effectively lead and direct a tax administrative team
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate with diverse personalities in a tactful and mature manner
• Ability to communicate tactfully and professionally in high-demand situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to work on various projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of BDO tax administration and tax practice goals, objectives, and initiatives
• Ability to manage highly confidential information

Pay

Individual salaries are determined after consideration of numerous factors including qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

• National Range: $75,000 - $108,000
• Maryland Range: $75,000 - $90,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $90,000

Benefits

BDO offers Total Rewards that encompass more than traditional benefits. The annual allocation to the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock, granting 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 may be subject to eligibility requirements. Click here to find out more!

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.