BDO · 3 months ago
Senior Manager, Accounting Methods
31 615 South College St., Charlotte, NC, 28202, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $262K/yr
7+ years expBDO is a leading professional services firm that helps companies optimize their federal tax accounting methods. As an STS Tax Senior Manager, Accounting Methods, you will assist clients in identifying federal tax benefits and managing tax exposures while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance their tax strategies.
AccountingBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ServicesOutsourcing
Responsibilities
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
Ensures clients comply with applicable authorities
Identifies options for minimizing client tax and reporting burdens
Identifies “gray areas” and communicates related risks to partners
Completes appropriate workpapers and tax returns forms
Ensures firm risk management and tax quality control standards and protocols are met
Communicates with clients and appropriate Core Tax Services, Assurance, and Consulting personnel regarding any issues
Develops, recommends, and implements solutions to provide clients maximum tax benefits
Stays 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 positions
Identifies and assists in maximizing all potential tax accounting methods benefits
Identifies process improvements regarding, e.g., the processes of identifying, documenting, and supporting STS Accounting Methods on exam and at appeals
Represents clients before tax authorities
Responds effectively to inquiries from federal and state tax authorities regarding tax accounting methods issues and questions
Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding tax accounting methods
Identifies client opportunities and issues having to do with tax specializations other than accounting methods
Develops new or improved ideas and strategies to advance the position of clients, the firm or firm personnel
Suggests marketing approaches for new client acquisition
Exhibits thought leadership in a specialized area within Tax Accounting Methods
Recognized as industry group go-to person in Tax Accounting Methods
Work 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 plan
Builds effective go-to-market strategies
Identifies opportunities and prepares and delivers presentations to pitch service capabilities to clients and potential clients
Prepares proposals, statement of work and engagement letters
Researches a variety of tax topics related to transfer pricing
Works on teams that summarize and report on recent transfer pricing developments
Drafts tax alerts that are used to communicate recent developments to an external audience
Creates slides for use in presentations to internal and external audiences
Prepares training materials and presents on topics of interest to internal audiences
Works on special projects to develop the practice, create efficiencies or improve process
Supervises and reviews the day-to-day work of STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements
Ensures STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns are well trained in all required areas
Evaluates the performance of STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance their professional development
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes constructive performance evaluations for STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns
Acts as Career Advisor to STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, required; degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance, preferred
Seven (7) or more years of prior Federal tax client service experience, required
Prior experience supervising tax consulting professionals, required
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
Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the tax accounting methods area commensurate with the level of experience required above
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superior analytical and research skills
Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to effectively manage a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with firm and client personnel and the ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Ability to cultivate a positive team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of team personnel
Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
Preferred
degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance, preferred
Master's degree, preferred
Juris Doctorate (J.D.), preferred
Prior experience with accounting methods, preferred
Prior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions, preferred
Prior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships, preferred
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, preferred
Experience with tax related software and research databases such as Caseware, GoSystems, and other comparable programs, preferred
Company
BDO
BDO is the leading provider of professional services within the mid-tier of our profession.
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