Tax Senior Manager, ASC740

BDO USA

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, identifies ways to comply with tax regulations, and serves as the primary client contact for complex corporate tax and ASC 740 matters. The role applies tax knowledge to identify potential issues and risks, communicate potential tax-policy changes, and may provide written tax advice. It also contributes to marketing, networking, and business development in the role’s area of expertise. The Senior Manager oversees tax compliance and ASC 740 tax accrual work, conducts high-level reviews, resolves client tax issues, plans engagement processes, and manages budgets, staffing, billing, collections, and client expectations. The position provides research and consulting guidance, coordinates with specialists and Assurance teams, develops tax strategies, and supports client examinations. It also supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates associates and senior associates, and manages their workloads.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation.
Eight or more years of prior experience.
Experience managing the preparation and auditing process for ASC 740 computations for privately held and/or publicly traded clients.
Prior supervisory experience.
CPA certification, admission as an attorney to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction, Internal Revenue Service 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 and develop and manage a team of tax professionals.
Ability to compose written tax advice and develop and maintain client relationships.
Executive presence and ability to serve as the primary client contact when presenting issues and resolutions.
Experience with tax research databases such as BNA and RIA.
Proficiency with tax compliance process software, including 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 monitoring, timely billing, out-of-scope work communication, and accounts receivable collection.
Manage client relationships and expectations and provide timely client advice.
Identify research needs, frame issues clearly, report analyses, establish research methodologies, and train staff in research skills.
Apply ASC 740 and Firm policies and standards to tax accruals; explain income tax provision components, uncertain tax positions, and related complexities to clients.
Coordinate tax accrual reviews with Assurance teams, including scope, budgets, and delivery dates; review tax provisions and workpapers; and manage specialized tax services as needed.
Develop and implement efficient tax consulting methods to maximize client benefits, organize specialized tax services assistance, provide technical resources, support examinations, and delegate projects effectively.
Develop expertise in one or more areas of taxation and potentially conduct internal continuing professional education sessions and train or mentor staff on ASC 740.
Develop and present tax strategies, suggest improvements to client and Firm work, potentially lead marketing campaigns, and collaborate with National Tax and Specialized Tax Services teams.
Supervise associates and senior associates, review their work, train them on software tools, serve as their Career Advisor, manage their workload, and provide performance feedback.