Tax Senior Manager, Core Tax Services

Job Summary :

The Senior Tax Manager is responsible for providing tax and consulting services to business clients with pass through entities and to their business owners.

Job Duties :

Performs tax planning, preparation and research for pass through entities (S-corps, LLCs, Partnerships) and the business owners' individual returns, which may include estates, trusts and charitable entities

Manages client engagements, supervises and reviews work of team staff members, work closely with clients as well as internal managers and partners

Contributes to client satisfaction by providing timely services and work product

Demonstrates an understanding of tax concepts and actively pursuing increased tax knowledge through client assignments and current tax developments

Tax Compliance

Ensures clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM)

Significant knowledge of taxation related to personal income, estate and gift tax and wealth retention strategies, as well as taxation of entities owned by business owners (partnership and corporate taxation), is required.

Conducts top level review of T / R and resolves all tax issues with client; involves specialists where appropriate

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 when research is needed and performs such research; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysis

Applies most Firm and professional standards for preparation of WTA and tax returns

Involves firm specialists, as appropriate

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 non-tax benefits

Reviews studies of tax implications and offers clients alternative courses of action

Identifies and leverages lessons learned on prior projects, and offers input on how to improve processes and methods

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Responsible for building a team of professionals by training and working together to serve our high net worth clients with timely responses to their needs

Supervises associates and senior associates on all projects

Reviews work prepared by associates and senior associates and provide review comments

Trains Associates and Seniors how to use 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 associate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education :

Bachelor's degree, required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, preferred

Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred

Experience :

Eight (8) or more years of prior relevant tax experience and / or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting / professional services experience, required. Specifically, experience with working on individual, estate, trust, partnership, S-corporation, and private foundation tax / consulting clients.

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 role, preferred

Software :

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Detailed oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to effectively delegate work as needed

Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills

Capable of developing and managing a team of tax professionals

Capable of effectively developing and maintaining client relationships

Executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients

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. Salaries may vary by location : California ($146,000 - $200,000), Colorado ($120,000 - $185,000), Illinois ($140,000 - $190,000), Maryland ($152,000 - $188,000), Minnesota ($130,000 - $190,000), NYC / Long Island / Westchester ($175,000 - $205,000), Washington ($150,000 - $200,000), Washington DC ($156,000 - $200,000).

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