Tax Managing Director, State and Local Tax

BDO USA • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other relevant field, required
• Ten (10) or more years of prior SALT experience, required
• Prior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis, required
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or other relevant field, preferred
• Juris Doctorate, preferred
• Prior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions, highly preferred
• Prior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations and partnerships, preferred
• CPA certification or other relevant certification, preferred

Responsibilities

• Research
• Tax Compliance
• Tax Consulting
• Tax Controversy
• Tax Specialization
• Accounting for Income Taxes – SFAS109
• ASC740-10
• Strategy Development
• Other duties as required
• 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

Benefits

• ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
• comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees