Global Employer Services Senior Manager-Global Equity Focused
About The Position
The Global Employer Services (GES) Senior Manager executes client work involving taxation of equity compensation, deferred compensation and Section 409A, IRC Section 162(m), Section 280G and Golden Parachute analyses, ASC 718, ASC 740, payroll taxes, employee stock option plans, qualified plans, and compensation-related matters for individual and corporate income tax returns. The role prepares calculations and client memos, conducts compensation planning and benchmarking, identifies when further research is needed, and communicates findings through client discussions, business writing, and tax opinions. The Senior Manager supervises and reviews work by GES Managers and more junior team members, supports their training and development, and provides performance feedback and evaluations. The role also works with general tax and audit engagement teams to provide compensation and benefits assistance to clients. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting focus preferred.
- Eight or more years of experience in compensation and benefits required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly tax technical writing skills.
- Solid organizational skills, including the ability to meet project deadlines with attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel.
- Ability to interact successfully with professionals at all levels.
- Ability to effectively interpret legal documents.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation.
- CPA certification or JD.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Access, Excel, and Word.
- Exposure to industry-standard tax applications and research tools such as RIA, CCH, BNA, and Lexis-Nexis.
Responsibilities
- Execute client deliverables involving equity compensation, deferred compensation and Section 409A, IRC Section 162(m), Section 280G and Golden Parachute analyses, ASC 718, ASC 740, payroll taxes, employee stock option plans, qualified plans, and compensation-related tax return matters.
- Prepare calculations and client memos related to compensation and benefits matters.
- Apply industry standards, firm policies, and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements to client work.
- Research and prepare compensation planning and/or benchmarking for executive compensation models.
- Identify when additional research is necessary and use appropriate sources.
- Communicate with clients verbally and through formal business writing and tax opinions.
- Supervise workloads and review work product of GES Managers and below on assigned engagements, as appropriate.
- Ensure GES Managers and below are trained on relevant tax software, including proprietary applications in Microsoft Excel and Access databases.
- Deliver periodic performance feedback and complete performance evaluations for GES Managers and below.
- Mentor GES Managers and below, as appropriate.
- Work directly with general tax and audit engagement teams to provide compensation and benefits assistance to firm clients.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation, providing beneficial ownership in the firm.
- Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; eligibility requirements may apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
