Tax Senior Manager, ASC740

BDO USA•McLean, VA

About The Position

The Core Tax Services Senior Manager – ASC740 advises clients on the tax implications of business objectives, evaluates options to reduce tax burden 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, identifies potential tax issues and risks, communicates potential tax-policy changes, and supports marketing, networking, and business development. The Senior Manager may also provide written tax advice. The position oversees tax compliance and ASC 740 tax accrual work, including reviewing tax returns and provisions, resolving issues, coordinating with clients and Assurance teams, and managing engagement budgets, staffing, schedules, billing, and collections. It guides research, tax consulting, specialization, and strategy development, while coordinating with firm specialists and delivering effective client solutions. The Senior Manager supervises and develops associates and senior associates by reviewing their work, training them, managing workloads, and providing performance feedback. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation and at least eight years of prior experience are required. A master’s degree and multinational client experience are preferred. A CPA, U.S.-admitted attorney, or IRS Enrolled Agent designation (or equivalent) is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation.
At least eight years of prior experience.
Experience managing the preparation and audit of ASC 740 computations for privately held and/or publicly traded clients.
Prior supervisory experience.
CPA certification, admission as an attorney in a U.S. jurisdiction, IRS Enrolled Agent designation, or equivalent.
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 and serve as the primary client contact for presenting issues and resolutions.
Experience with tax research databases such as BNA and RIA.
Proficiency with tax compliance process software, such as GoFileRoom, GoSystemRS, Caseware, BNA Depreciation Software, or comparable programs, and standard tax workpapers.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation.
Multinational client experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

Ensure clients comply with applicable authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens, and ensure engagement teams comply with firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual.
Conduct top-level reviews of tax returns and resolve tax issues with clients, involving specialists when appropriate.
Communicate issues identified in tax accrual reviews to clients and Assurance teams.
Plan and review tax processes and procedures, including budgeting, staffing, engagement progress, time incurred against budget, billing, out-of-scope work, and accounts receivable collection.
Manage client relationships and expectations and provide timely advice.
Identify research needs, frame issues clearly, report analyses, and guide engagement-team research methodology.
Train managers and staff in research skills and in framing ASC 740 issues for analysis.
Apply ASC 740 and firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual to tax accrual work.
Explain income tax provision components, uncertain tax positions, and other ASC 740 complexities to clients.
Coordinate with Assurance teams to plan tax accrual reviews, including budgets, scope, and delivery dates.
Review tax provisions and prepared workpapers, and utilize and manage Specialized Tax Services as needed.
Develop, recommend, and implement efficient client strategies, including methods to maximize benefits and reduce current and future taxes.
Consider Core Tax Services and Specialized Tax Services consulting specialties for clients and organize specialist support on projects.
Serve as a technical resource, support examinations, and ensure compliance with firm policies regarding Written Tax Advice.
Frame projects and issues for delegation to senior staff and associates.
Develop technical and practical expertise in one or more areas of taxation.
Organize and conduct internal continuing professional education sessions when required, and train and mentor managers, seniors, and associates on ASC 740.
Develop and present strategies to clients and prospective clients, contribute ideas to improve client or firm outcomes, and potentially lead marketing campaigns.
Collaborate with National Tax and Specialized Tax Services to deliver analyses and work products related to ASC 740.
Supervise associates and senior associates, review their work, train them on current software tools, act as their Career Advisor, manage their workloads, and provide written and verbal performance feedback.
Perform other duties as required.