Tax Senior Manager, Nonprofit
The Tax Senior Manager, Nonprofit is responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, and identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex nonprofit tax issues. In this role, the Senior Manager is charged with applying knowledge to understand potential tax disclosure, exemption, and unrelated business income issues. This role is also responsible for recognizing, communicating potential risks and potential changes in the tax policy, and making top-level decisions regarding filing, preparation and resolution of questions from federal / state agencies. In addition, the Senior Manager is a critical member of the regional Nonprofit Tax team and actively participate in the marketing and networking within an area of expertise and specialization while maintaining client relationships and acting as the primary contact for complex questions.
Job Duties :
- Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM)
- Conducts review of T / R's and resolves all tax issues with client; involves specialists where appropriate
- Plans for early recognition of material tax and compliance issues and consults with the client and / or partner as appropriate
- Reviews Forms 990, 990-PF and 990-T workpapers and disclosure for audited financial statements
- Plans and reviews the tax process and the procedures to be performed to include :
- Budgeting and staffing
- Monitoring engagement process and actual time incurred vs. budget with assistance of Senior
- Timely billing including management of identified out-of-scope activity and communication to client
- Timely collection of A / R
- Manages client relationships / expectations in accordance with the project
- Provides advice to clients in a timely manner
Research
Identifies complex issues to be researched as needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysisInvolves firm specialists, as appropriateTax Consulting
Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients' current and future taxesApplies the combination of tax knowledge and knowledge of business / industry to recommend solutionsDevelops and implements a work plan to include / organize the Specialized Tax Services (STS) assistance on ongoing projects from clientServes as a technical resource to peers within the regionManages written or phone inquiries from federal and state agencies with little or no assistanceEnsures client service teams comply with Firm policy; regarding Written Tax Advice (WTA)Strategy Development
Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel, e.g., by reducing taxes or expenses or providing nonprofit tax benefitsReviews studies of tax implications and offers clients alternative courses of actionResearches and implements nonprofit tax strategies, including experimentation with promising new strategies and ideasIdentifies and leverages lessons learned on prior projects, and offers input on how to improve processes and methodsOther duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Supervises RISE Nonprofit Tax Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers on all projectsReviews work prepared by Nonprofit Tax team, and provides review commentsTrains Nonprofit Tax team on how to use all current software toolsActs as a Career Advisor to Nonprofit Tax Associates, Senior Associates, and ManagersSchedules and manages workload of Nonprofit Tax Associates, Senior Associates, and ManagersProvides verbal and written performance feedback to Nonprofit Tax Associates, Senior Associates, and ManagersTrains Nonprofit Tax Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers on research skills and helps to appropriately frame nonprofit tax issues for analysisFrames projects and issues for effective delegation to Nonprofit Tax Associates and Senior AssociatesQualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Education :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics OR Bachelor's degree in any other focus area and a CPA certification, requiredMaster's degree in Accountancy or Taxation, preferredExperience :
Eight (8) or more years of nonprofit tax experience and / or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting / professional services experience, requiredSupervisory experience, requiredLicense / 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), requiredPossession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role, preferredSoftware :
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, requiredExperience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :
Superior verbal and written communication skillsAbility to effectively delegate work as neededStrong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skillsAbility to work well in a team environmentAbility to develop and manage a team of tax professionalsAbility to compose written tax adviceAbility to effectively develop and maintain client relationshipsExecutive presence and the ability to act as the primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clientsIndividual 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.
Illinois Range : $140,000 - $190,000 Minnesota Range : $130,000 - $190,000 NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $150,000 - $200,000