STS Tax Senior Manager, Accounting Methods
Job Summary :
The STS Accounting Methods group helps companies optimize their federal tax accounting methods, including IRC 263(A) capitalization, depreciation accounting methods, expense acceleration and revenue deferral. STS Accounting Methods is part of BDO's Specialized Tax Services (STS) business, which is composed of various tax consulting practices designed to help companies comply with specific areas of federal, state, and international tax law.
Job Duties : Research
- Identifies all situations where research is necessary and conducts appropriate investigation on identified topics
- Confirms accuracy of facts and sources where appropriate
- Prepares studies of tax implications and outlines alternative courses of action to clients
- Composes effective research memos in support of projects / transactions
- Develops effective presentations for marketing and sales opportunities
Tax Compliance
Ensures clients comply with applicable authoritiesIdentifies options for minimizing client tax and reporting burdensIdentifies "gray areas" and communicates related risks to partnersCompletes appropriate workpapers and tax returns formsEnsures firm risk management and tax quality control standards and protocols are metCommunicates with clients and appropriate Core Tax Services, Assurance, and Consulting personnel regarding any issuesTax Consulting
Develops, recommends, and implements solutions to provide clients maximum tax benefitsStays informed of new legal and factual developments affecting clients' tax accounting methods positions and identifies and communicates with partners about effective approaches to optimize these positionsIdentifies and assists in maximizing all potential tax accounting methods benefitsIdentifies process improvements regarding, e.g., the processes of identifying, documenting, and supporting STS Accounting Methods on exam and at appealsTax Controversy
Represents clients before tax authoritiesResponds effectively to inquiries from federal and state tax authorities regarding tax accounting methods issues and questionsTax Specialization
Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding tax accounting methodsIdentifies client opportunities and issues having to do with tax specializations other than accounting methodsStrategy Development
Develops new or improved ideas and strategies to advance the position of clients, the firm or firm personnelSuggests marketing approaches for new client acquisitionMarketing and Business Development
Exhibits thought leadership in a specialized area within Tax Accounting MethodsRecognized as industry group go-to person in Tax Accounting MethodsWork with Specialized Tax Services and Tax Accounting Methods Partners, Local Office Managing Partner and local and regional Business Development Managers to develop and execute an effective marketing planBuilds effective go-to-market strategiesIdentifies opportunities and prepares and delivers presentations to pitch service capabilities to clients and potential clientsPrepares proposals, statement of work and engagement lettersResearches a variety of tax topics related to transfer pricingWorks on teams that summarize and report on recent transfer pricing developmentsDrafts tax alerts that are used to communicate recent developments to an external audienceCreates slides for use in presentations to internal and external audiencesPrepares training materials and presents on topics of interest to internal audiencesWorks on special projects to develop the practice, create efficiencies or improve processOther duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Supervises and reviews the day-to-day work of STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagementsEnsures STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns are well trained in all required areasEvaluates the performance of STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance their professional developmentDelivers periodic performance feedback and completes constructive performance evaluations for STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and InternsActs as Career Advisor to STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and AssociatesQualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Education :
Bachelor's degree, required; degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance, preferredMaster's degree, preferredJuris Doctorate (J.D.), preferredExperience :
Seven (7) or more years of prior Federal tax client service experience, requiredPrior experience supervising tax consulting professionals, requiredPrior experience with accounting methods, preferredPrior experience preparing and / or reviewing tax provisions, preferredPrior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships, preferredLicense / 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), requiredSoftware :
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, preferredExperience with tax related software and research databases such as Caseware, GoSystems, and other comparable programs, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :
Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the tax accounting methods area commensurate with the level of experience required aboveExcellent verbal and written communication skillsSuperior analytical and research skillsSolid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on detailsAbility to effectively manage a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as neededAbility to build and maintain strong relationships with firm and client personnel and the ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levelsAbility to cultivate a positive team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of team personnelExecutive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagementsIndividual 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.
National Range : $99,750 - $262,500