Tax Managing Director, Transaction Advisory Services

Job Summary

Job Duties

Education Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

Pay

Schedule

Benefits

The Tax Managing Director, Transaction Advisory Services is an essential team member that will team with the west region transaction advisory principals to grow the practice and will lead teams responsible for traditional large firm M&A tax consulting (deal structuring, due diligence, post-deal integration, tax attribute management, and other special projects).

• Teams with Principals and internal support functions (BD, marketing, etc.) to identify new marketplace opportunities and develop new business
• Builds and manages significant client relationships (new and existing)
• Mentors staff and otherwise significantly contributes to team/resource building
• Serves as a member of multiple client engagement teams, participating in due diligence and structuring engagements related to transactions that private equity and strategic corporate entities pursue
• Serves closely with and manages colleagues from BDO offices around the world
• Identifies and analyzes tax risks and opportunities while advising both strategic and private equity buyers and sellers on alternative tax strategies for acquisition, disposition, and restructuring of businesses
• Affords assistance in reviewing and analyzing merger agreements and provides opinion letters
• Reviews, assesses and advises clients regarding the tax computations reflected in their financial models, and assists clients in the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the tax data in their financial projections for the transaction
• Manages risk and financial performance of engagements including budgeting, billing and collection
• Develops and mentors subordinates in order to support career satisfaction and progression

Other duties as required.

Supervises staff on all projects and engagements.

Education Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree, required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, preferred
• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) with a focus on tax, preferred
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Tax, preferred
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in professional services, required
• Three (3) or more years of TAS relevant experience, required
• Prior supervisory experience, required
• License/Certifications: 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, required
• Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to the role, preferred
• Software Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to articulate complex information when providing crucial negotiation insights, etc.
• Experience with tax controversy and procedure
• Understanding of US GAAP, including the accounting for income tax principles
• Experience with tax controversy and procedure
• Ability and willingness to travel, when necessary

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

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 the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). 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 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.
• The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings.

Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets