Tax Managing Director, Private Client Services

Job Summary

The Private Client Services Practice at BDO is a boutique practice offering high touch approach to serve high net-worth individuals, their families, family offices, C-Suite executives, athletes, entertainers, and others with complicated tax and financial structures. The Tax Managing Director, Private Client Services (PCS) leads tax and consulting engagements, provides tax compliance and consulting services, and acts as the primary client contact.

Responsibilities

• Leads tax and consulting engagements and teaches team the skills needed to identify and address client needs, tax planning, and consulting opportunities
• Provides Executive presence and acts as the primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolution to clients
• Reviews complex individual, trust, estate, S-Corp, foundation, partnership, and gift tax returns and provides written and verbal feedback to preparers
• Directs communication with government agencies for matters of the highest complexity
• Identifies technical issues, conducts advanced tax research, and develops sound recommendations for PCS leadership, clients, and advisors
• Prioritizes and reviews work to keep engagements on track
• Uses strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills to assist with client needs regarding individual and business decisions
• Aids in PCS/firm contribution responsibilities including billing, recruiting, attendance, and participation in CPE activities and training
• Builds new relationships and maintains existing relationships with BDO professionals and external sources

Requirements

• Ten (10) or more years prior experience in accounting, finance, or law
• Expertise in the private client service area
• Prior supervisory experience
• Experience working in public accounting
• Certified Public Accountant credential, Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) credential, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or the equivalent of one of these designations
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with tax compliance process software (GoSystems, BNA Tax Planner, GoFileRoom, SurePrep)
• Experience with tax research tools (BNA Portfolio, CCH IntelliConnect, Checkpoint and Lexis Nexis)

Skills

• Initiative
• Ownership of career development
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Client service issue resolution
• Leadership
• Technical skills
• Business development
• People development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics
• Master’s degree in Accountancy or Taxation

Benefits

Details on benefits are available upon request.

Pay

California Range: $215,000 - $270,000
Colorado Range: $170,000 - $225,000
Illinois Range: $175,000 - $250,000
Maryland Range: $185,000 - $260,000
Massachusetts Range: $215,000 - $300,000
Minnesota Range: $170,000 - $250,000
New Jersey Range: $190,000 - $350,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $230,000 - $350,000
Washington Range: $180,000 - $240,000
Washington DC Range: $190,000 - $300,000

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. We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves On Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients