Senior Manager, Business Incentives Group

Job Summary:

A Tax Senior Manager, Business Incentives Group (BIG) in BDO’s Specialized Tax Services (STS) business is charged with helping clients identify, document, and support tax positions related to their BIG tax credits and deductions. The BIG Senior Manager is a critical member of the STS BIG leadership team and actively participates in the marketing and business development of the BIG practice. In addition, the STS BIG Senior Manager develops and drives process improvement and team-building initiatives, maintains client relationships, and acts as a source of guidance to team members.

Job Duties:

Tax Specialization

Maintains and develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding BIG tax benefits

Identifies client opportunities and issues having to do with tax specializations other than BIG

Tax Consulting

Develops, recommends, and implements solutions to provide clients maximum tax benefits

Stays informed of new legal and factual developments affecting clients’ BIG tax positions and identifies and communicates to partners effective approaches to optimize these positions

Identifies process improvements regarding, e.g., the processes of identifying, documenting, and supporting BIG benefits on exam and at appeals

Identifies non-BIG tax and business opportunities for clients and prospects

Tax Controversy

Effectively represents clients before tax authorities

Responds effectively to inquiries from federal and state tax authorities regarding BIG tax issues and questions

ASC 740-10

Understands and applies industry and firm FAS 109 and FIN48 standards

Recognizes, measures, and documents effectively financial benefit of BIG positions

Research

Identifies complex situations where research is necessary provides an outline of the issue (s) and conducts appropriate investigation on identified topics

Confirms accuracy of facts and sources where appropriate prior to composing a detailed report of research findings

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 authorities

Identifies options for minimizing client tax and reporting burdens

Identifies “gray areas” and recognizes and communicates to partners related risks

Conducts detailed reviews of appropriate work papers and tax returns forms to identify basic, complex and advanced issues

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

Strategy Development

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

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Effectively supervises and reviews the day-to-day work of STS BIG Managers, Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns

Ensures STS BIG Managers, Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns are well trained in all required areas

Effectively evaluates the performance of STS BIG Managers, Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns 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 BIG Managers, Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns

Acts as Career Advisor to STS BIG Managers, Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, required

Degree in accounting, tax, or finance, preferred

Experience:

Seven (7) or more years of prior experience, required

Six (6) or more years’ experience in BIG tax consulting, required

Prior experience supervising tax consulting professionals, required

Prior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions, preferred

Prior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships, preferred

License/Certifications:

CPA, preferred

Software:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word

Experience with tax related software and research databases such as Caseware, GoSystems, and other comparable programs

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the BIG tax 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 successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment

Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously

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

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.

National Range: $99,750 - $262,500 Maryland Range: $99,750 - $262,500 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $99,750 - $262,500 Washington DC Range: $99,750 - $262,500

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