Job Summary:
The Tax Managing Director, State and Local Taxation is responsible for providing written tax advice to clients, evaluating and alternate courses of action to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, recognizing potential tax risks and identifying potential changes in tax policy and regulations. In this role, the Tax Managing Director, State and Local Taxation will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within their area of experience and specialization and maintaining key client relationships. Additionally, the Tax Managing Director, State and Local Taxation is a critical part of the office’s / region’s Tax Services leadership team, and will act as a source for guidance on complex tax questions and issues.
Job Duties:
Research
- Identifies all situations when research is necessary, and conducts appropriate investigation on identified topics
- Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized
- Prepares studies of tax implications and outlines alternative courses of action to clients
- Partners with other tax professionals to resolve complex and contentious matters
Tax Compliance
- Ensures clients comply with applicable authorities while identifying options for minimizing the client’s tax and reporting burdens
- Manages engagements to ensure engagement metrics are achieved
- Collaborates with Business Development team and other strategic parties to drive sales tax compliance service offerings
Tax Consulting
- Handles all inquiries from federal and state agencies regarding all tax issues and questions
- Drafts responses to examiner questions and challenges
- Monitors implementations of work plans for tax consulting projects
- Provides recommended solutions by combining tax knowledge and knowledge of business / industry
Tax Controversy
- Represents clients before any tax authority on contested issues
- Responds to all questions from federal or state agencies
Tax Specialization
- Acts as industry expert in SALT
- Identifies cross-selling opportunities with other tax specializations
- Manages SALT services provided to assigned clients
- Develops tools and/or improvements allowing for enhance the efficiency or services of the SALT practice
Accounting for Income Taxes – SFAS109
- Prepares tax accrual workpapers
ASC740-10
- Understands and applies industry standards, along with firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements as they relate to FAS 109 and FIN48
- Recognizes, measures and documents financial benefits to clients
Strategy Development
- Develops new or improved ideas to advance the position of clients, the firm or firm personnel through reduction in taxes or expenses or offering of non-tax benefits
- Participates in relevant industry groups
- Leads marketing campaigns and external SALT initiatives
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises the day-to-day workload of SALT Senior Managers, Managers and Staff on assigned engagements, and reviews work product
- Ensures SALT Senior Managers, Managers and Staff are trained on all relevant tax software
- Evaluates the performance of SALT Senior Managers, Managers and Staff, and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
- Delivers periodic performance feedback, and completes performance evaluations for SALT Senior Managers, Managers and Staff
- Acts as Career Advisor to SALT Senior Managers, Managers and Staff, as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other relevant field, required
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or other relevant field, preferred
- Juris Doctorate, preferred
Experience:
- Ten (10) or more years of prior SALT experience, required
- Prior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis, required
- Prior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions, highly preferred
- Prior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations and partnerships, preferred
License/Certifications:
- CPA certification or other relevant certification, preferred
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, preferred
- Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools, preferred
Language:
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior analytical and research skills
- Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Capable of effectively managing a team of tax professionals, and delegating work assignments, as needed
- Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
- Ability to encourage team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
- Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
- Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
- Advanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tax services
- Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of cause/effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues
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: $157,500 - $420,000
- Maryland Range: $157,500 - $420,000
- NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $157,500 - $420,000
- Washington DC Range: $157,500 - $420,000
About Us
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
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BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets