Tax Experienced Manager, Corporate/ASC 740

BDO • Los Angeles, CA

222d • $115,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Core Tax Services (“CTS”) Experienced 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 Experienced 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.
• Six (6) 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.
• Prior supervisory experience, required.
• CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent, required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred.
• Multinational client experience, preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools and Adobe Acrobat, preferred.
• Experience with tax research databases such as BNA and RIA, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that 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 with client and Assurance any issues identified in tax accrual reviews.
• Plans and reviews the tax process and the procedures to be performed, including budgeting and staffing.
• Monitors engagement process and actual time incurred vs. budget with assistance of Senior.
• Manages client relationships/expectations in accordance with the project.
• Provides advice to clients in a timely manner.
• Identifies when research is needed and clearly frames issues to be researched.
• Trains managers/staff on research skills and helps to appropriately frame ASC 740 tax issues for analysis.
• Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual regarding ASC 740.
• Communicates with Assurance team to timely plan tax accrual reviews, including budget, scope and delivery dates.
• Develops and implements a work plan to include/organize the STS assistance on ongoing projects from client.
• Serves as a technical resource and ensures client service teams comply with Firm policy regarding Written Tax Advice.
• Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues regarding one or more areas of taxation.
• Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel.
• Supervises associates and senior associates on all projects and provides performance feedback.

Benefits

• Individual salaries are determined after consideration of numerous factors including qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

What This Job Offers

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