Tax Senior Manager, Core Tax Services

Company: BDO USA
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

The Core Tax Services Senior Manager is responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objections, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues. In this role, Core Tax Services Senior Manager is charged with applying knowledge to understand potential tax issues, recognizing, communicating potential risks and changes in tax policy, and making top-level decisions regarding filing, preparation, and resolution of questions from federal/state agencies. In addition, the Core Tax Services Senior Manager will be a critical member of the office/region leadership team and actively participate in marketing, networking, and business development within an area of expertise while maintaining client relationships.Job Duties:

• Tax Compliance
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens.
  • Conducts top-level review of T/R and resolves all tax issues with clients; involves specialists where appropriate.
  • Plans for early recognition of material tax and compliance issues and consults with the client and/or partner as appropriate.
  • Research
    • Identifies when research is needed; frames issues to be researched; and reports the analysis.
    • Identifies complex issues to be researched and provides research methodology for efficient research process.
    • Trains managers/staff on research skills and helps to appropriately frame tax issues for analysis.
    • ASC 740-10 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals
      • Applies Firm policies, standards, and BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.
      • Helps others learn and apply ASC 740-10 and Firm policies, standards, and BDO TQM.
      • Reviews tax provisions and explains components of the income tax provision and uncertain tax positions to clients.
      • Tax Consulting
        • Develops, recommends, and implements methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing taxes.
        • Confers with STS specialists to determine applicability of consulting specialties to each client.
        • Monitors implementation of work plans for tax consulting projects to ensure efficiency.
        • Technical Understanding
          • Develops an in-depth understanding of issues and opportunities regarding various areas of taxation.
          • May organize and conduct effective external CPE training sessions in area of specialization.
          • Innovation
            • Introduces and develops new ideas to improve the position of clients and the Firm.
            • Researches and implements tax strategies, including experimentation with promising new strategies.
            • Other duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:
              • Supervises associates and senior associates on all projects.
              • Reviews work prepared by associates and provides feedback.
              • Trains associates and seniors on current software tools.
              • Acts as a Career Advisor to associates and senior associates.
              • Schedules and manages workload of associates and senior associates.Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:
                • Bachelor's degree required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics preferred.
                • Master's in Accountancy or Taxation preferred.Experience:
                  • Eight (8) or more years of prior relevant tax experience required.
                  • Prior supervisory experience required.License/Certifications:
                    • CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or IRS Enrolled Agent required.Software:
                      • Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite preferred.Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
                        • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
                        • Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
                        • Ability to effectively delegate work as needed.
                        • Capacity to work well in a team environment.
                        • Ability to compose written tax advice.Individual salaries are determined after consideration of numerous factors including qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.California Range: $146,000 - $200,000Colorado Range: $135,000 - $175,000Illinois Range: $140,000 - $190,000Maryland Range: $152,000 - $188,000Minnesota Range: $130,000 - $190,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $175,000 - $205,000Washington Range: $158,400 - $215,400Washington DC Range: $156,000 - $200,000About UsJoin 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. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself.BDO is committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual.*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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