Tax Manager, ASC 740 and Compliance

BDO USA, P.C. • Atlanta, GA

9d • $86,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Core Tax Services Manager – ASC 740 advises clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluates alternative actions to reduce tax burdens and compliance costs, and identifies ways to comply with tax regulations. The role serves as the primary client contact for complex corporate tax and ASC 740 matters, applies tax knowledge to identify potential issues, and communicates risks and potential tax policy changes.

The manager oversees tax compliance and ASC 740 provision and accrual work, including reviewing returns, resolving tax issues, planning and monitoring engagement processes, reviewing workpapers, and explaining tax provisions and uncertain tax positions to clients. The role also conducts and guides tax research, provides consulting and exam support, develops client strategies, collaborates with National Tax and Specialized Tax Services teams, and builds expertise in one or more areas of taxation.

The position supervises Associates and Senior Associates, reviews their work, trains them on software and ASC 740, manages workloads, serves as a career advisor, and provides performance feedback. BDO describes a collaborative work culture focused on client service, professional growth, and applying generative and agentic AI with professional judgment. BDO is an ESOP company and states that its Total Rewards benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation.
• Five or more years of prior experience.
• Experience managing the preparation and audit of ASC 740 computations for privately held and/or publicly traded clients.
• Supervisory experience.
• CPA certification, admission as an attorney to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction, IRS Enrolled Agent designation, or equivalent.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to delegate work effectively.
• Strong analytical, research, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and develop and manage a team of tax professionals.
• Ability to compose written tax advice.
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships effectively.
• Executive presence and ability to serve as primary client contact for preparing and presenting issues and resolutions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tax implications of business objectives and identify actions to reduce tax burdens and compliance costs.
• Serve as the primary client contact for complex corporate tax and ASC 740 issues; identify and communicate potential risks and tax policy changes.
• Ensure clients comply with applicable authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens, and ensure teams follow Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual.
• Review tax returns, resolve tax issues with clients, involve specialists when appropriate, and communicate issues identified during tax accrual reviews with Assurance clients.
• Plan and review tax engagement processes, including budgeting and staffing, monitoring progress and time against budget, timely billing, managing out-of-scope work, and collecting accounts receivable.
• Manage client relationships and expectations and provide timely client advice.
• Identify research needs, frame issues, communicate analyses, guide engagement teams’ research methods, train staff and managers in research, and involve specialists as appropriate.
• Apply ASC 740 and Firm policies and standards; explain income tax provision components, uncertain tax positions, and other ASC 740 complexities to clients.
• Coordinate tax accrual reviews with Assurance teams, including planning budgets, scope, and delivery dates; review tax provisions and workpapers; and manage Specialized Tax Services support as needed.
• Develop, recommend, and implement effective tax consulting approaches to maximize client benefits, including reducing current and future taxes.
• Assess the applicability of Core Tax Services and Specialized Tax Services specialties, organize their assistance on ongoing projects, and serve as a technical resource.
• Ensure compliance with Firm policy on Written Tax Advice, provide exam support, and frame projects for delegation to senior staff and associates.
• Develop specialized tax expertise; conduct internal CPE training when required; and train and mentor managers, seniors, and associates on ASC 740.
• Develop and present strategies to improve client or Firm outcomes; suggest improvements to prior work or approaches; lead marketing campaigns when applicable; and collaborate with National Tax and Specialized Tax Services.
• Supervise Associates and Senior Associates, review their work and provide comments, train them on software tools, serve as their career advisor, manage their workloads, and provide performance feedback.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation and beneficial ownership stake in the firm.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; specific benefits are not detailed and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager