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 are followed in compliance 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
- Three (3) or more years of work experience in tax administration matters, required
- Prior experience in a professional services firm, required
- Three (3) or more years of people management experience, preferred
- 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 - $108,000
- NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $108,000
Benefits
BDO provides a comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offering, including:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – a qualified retirement plan offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership
Learn more about our benefits.
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
About Us
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you. Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world.