Manager, Core Tax Services - Corporate Tax/ASC 740

BDO Global • Los Angeles, CA

224d • $102,300 - $150,000

About The Position

The Core Tax Services ('CTS') Manager - ASC740 is responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex corporate tax and ASC 740 tax issues. In this role, the Core Tax Services Manager is charged with applying knowledge to understand potential tax issues, and recognizing and communicating potential risks and potential changes in the tax policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Taxation, required.
• Five (5) or more years of prior experience, required.
• Experience in managing the process of preparing and auditing ASC740 computations for both privately held and publicly traded clients, required.
• Supervisory experience, required.
• CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ('EA'), required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat, required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred.
• Multinational client experience, preferred.
• Experience with tax research databases such as BNA and RIA.
• Proficient in all tax compliance process software including GoFileRoom, GoSystemRS, Caseware, BNA Depreciation Software, or comparable programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensures clients comply with all applicable authorities while minimizing their tax and reporting burdens.
• Conducts top level review of T/R and resolves all tax issues with client; involves specialists where appropriate.
• Communicates issues identified in tax accrual review with Assurance clients.
• Plans and reviews the tax process and procedures to be performed, including budgeting and staffing.
• Monitors engagement process and actual time incurred vs. budget with assistance of Senior.
• Manages timely billing including management of identified out-of-scope activity and communication to client.
• Manages timely collection of A/R.
• Manages client relationships/expectations in accordance with the project.
• Provides timely advice to clients.
• Identifies when research is needed and frames issues to be researched.
• Trains managers/staff on research skills and helps to appropriately frame ASC 740 tax issues for analysis.
• Correctly applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding ASC 740.
• Communicates with Assurance team to timely plan tax accrual reviews.
• Reviews tax provisions and prepared workpapers.
• Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing methods to maximize client benefits.
• Develops and implements a work plan to organize STS assistance on ongoing projects.
• Develops an in-depth understanding of technical and practical issues regarding taxation.
• Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients or the Firm.
• Supervises Associates and Senior Associates on all projects.
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Senior Associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree