Tax Senior Manager, ASC740

About the role

The Core Tax Services (“CTS”) Senior Manager – ASC740 advises clients on tax implications, evaluates alternative actions, and identifies methods to comply with tax regulations. This role involves marketing, networking, and business development within an area of specialization, and may require providing written tax advice to clients.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance: Ensures clients comply with all applicable authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens, and ensures self and client service teams comply with Firm policies and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM).
• Top Level Review: Conducts a top-level review of tax returns and resolves all issues with the client; involves specialists where necessary.
• Planning and Review: Plans and reviews the tax process, budgets, staffs, monitors engagement process, and manages client relationships.
• Timely Billing: Manages out-of-scope activity and communicates to clients, collects accounts receivable, and provides timely advice to clients.
• Research: Identifies research needs, frames issues, and reports analysis; involves firm specialists as appropriate.
• ASC 740 Tax Accruals: Applies ASC 740, Firm policies, and BDO TQM; clearly explains and discusses components of the income tax provision and uncertain tax positions to clients.
• Tax Consulting: Assists with developing and implementing efficient methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing taxes.
• Tax Specialization: Develops in-depth understanding of one or more areas of taxation; organizes and conducts internal CPE training sessions; trains and mentors associates and seniors.
• Strategy Development: Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve client, Firm, or Firm personnel positions; leads marketing campaigns if applicable.
• Other Duties: Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Taxation, required; Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred.
• Eight (8) or more years of prior experience, required; experience in managing ASC740 computations for both privately held and publicly traded clients, required; prior supervisory experience, required; multinational client experience preferred.
• CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (or the equivalent of one of these designations), required.
• Software Experience: Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools, Adobe Acrobat, and tax compliance process software.
• Knowledge: Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills; decision-making skills; ability to work well in a team environment; ability to develop and manage a team of tax professionals; ability to compose written tax advice; ability to effectively develop and maintain client relationships.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Taxation, required; Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises associates and senior associates on all projects.
• Reviews work prepared by associates and senior associates and provides review comments.
• Trains Associates and Seniors on using all current software tools.
• Acts as a Career Advisor to associates and senior associates.
• Schedules and manages workload of associates and senior associates.
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates.

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. Empowering team members to explore their full potential. Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities. Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs. Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities. BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more! Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Click here to find out more! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. "BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability."