BDO USA · 8 hours ago
Tax Managing Director, Private Client Services
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$215K/yr - $270K/yr
10+ years expBDO USA is a firm offering a high touch approach in serving high net-worth individuals and families through their Private Client Services. The Tax Managing Director is responsible for providing tax compliance and consulting services, leading engagements, and supervising staff while ensuring high-quality service to clients.
AccountingConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Leads tax and consulting engagements and teaches their team the skills needed to identify and address client needs, tax planning, and consulting opportunities
Provides Executive presence and acts as the primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolution to clients
Reviews complex individual, trust, estate, S-Corp, foundation, partnership, and gift tax returns and provides written and verbal feedback to preparers
Directs communication with government agencies for matters of the highest complexity
Identifies technical issues, conducts advanced tax research, and develops sound recommendations for PCS leadership, clients, and advisors
Expands their in-depth understanding of tax concepts and knowledge through client engagements and current tax developments
Prioritizes and reviews work to keep engagements on track
Utilizes strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills to assist with client needs regarding individual and business decisions
Assists with PCS/firm contribution responsibilities including billing, recruiting, attendance, and participation in CPE activities and training
Builds new relationships and maintains existing relationships with BDO professionals and external sources
Ability to supervise associates, senior associates and managers, as the situation dictates
Reviews work prepared by associates and senior associates and provide review comments
Acts as a Career Advisor to associates, senior associates and managers
Schedules and manages workload of associates, senior associates, and managers
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates, senior associates and managers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Ten (10) or more years prior experience in accounting, finance, or law
Expertise in the private client service area
Prior supervisory experience
Certified Public Accountant credential, Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) credential, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or the equivalent of one of these designations
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred
Major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics
Master's degree in Accountancy or Taxation
Experience working in public accounting
Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role
Experience with tax compliance process software (GoSystems, BNA Tax Planner, GoFileRoom, SurePrep)
Experience with tax research tools (BNA Portfolio, CCH IntelliConnect, Checkpoint and Lexis Nexis)
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
Company
BDO USA
BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.3BKey Investors
Apollo
2023-08-15Debt Financing· $1.3B
Leadership Team
Catherine Moy
Chief People Officer
Cristin Boynton
Principal, Tax Automation & Innovation
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