Tax Senior Manager, ASC740

BDO USA • McLean, VA

1d • $120,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Core Tax Services Senior Manager – ASC740 advises clients on the tax implications of business objectives, evaluates alternative actions to reduce tax burdens 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 and communicate potential changes in tax policy. It also contributes to marketing, networking, and business development in areas of expertise and may provide written tax advice to clients.

The Senior Manager oversees tax compliance and ASC 740 tax accrual work, including reviewing tax returns and provisions, resolving tax issues, coordinating with clients and Assurance teams, managing engagement budgets and staffing, and monitoring billing and collections. The role identifies and directs tax research, advises on consulting opportunities and exam support, develops tax strategies, and collaborates with National Tax and Specialized Tax Services teams. It also develops specialization, may conduct internal training, and supervises, trains, mentors, and provides performance feedback to associates and senior associates.

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 to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction, IRS Enrolled Agent designation, or equivalent designation.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to delegate work effectively.
• Strong analytical, research, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment 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 act as the primary client contact when preparing and presenting issues and resolutions.
• Full proficiency in tax compliance process software, including GoFileRoom, GoSystemRS, Caseware, BNA Depreciation Software, or comparable programs, and standard tax workpapers is preferred in the posting’s Software section.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation.
• Experience serving multinational clients.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with tax research databases such as BNA and RIA Pro.
• Experience with tax compliance software such as GoFileRoom, GoSystemRS, Caseware, and BNA Depreciation Software, or comparable programs, and standard tax workpapers.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tax implications of business objectives and identify ways to reduce tax burdens and compliance costs.
• Serve as the primary client contact for complex corporate tax and ASC 740 issues; explain potential tax issues, risks, policy changes, tax provisions, and uncertain tax positions.
• Ensure client compliance with applicable authorities and ensure engagement teams follow Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual.
• Conduct top-level tax return reviews, resolve tax issues with clients, and involve specialists when appropriate.
• Communicate tax accrual review issues to clients and Assurance teams and coordinate review scope, budgets, and delivery dates.
• Plan and review tax processes, including budgeting, staffing, engagement monitoring, timely billing, management of out-of-scope work, and collection of accounts receivable.
• Identify when tax research is needed, frame research questions, guide research methodology, and communicate analyses clearly.
• Train managers and staff in research skills and help frame ASC 740 issues for analysis.
• Apply ASC 740 and Firm policies and standards; review tax provisions and supporting workpapers and manage Specialized Tax Services assistance as needed.
• Develop and implement tax consulting methods and work plans to maximize client benefits, including reducing current and future taxes.
• Serve as a technical resource, ensure compliance with Written Tax Advice policy, provide exam support, and delegate project work effectively.
• Develop in-depth expertise in one or more areas of taxation and may conduct internal CPE training or train and mentor tax staff on ASC 740.
• Develop improved strategies and approaches for clients and the Firm, present complex strategies to clients and prospective clients, and collaborate with National Tax and Specialized Tax Services.
• Participate in marketing, networking, and business development; may lead marketing campaigns.
• Supervise associates and senior associates, review their work, train them on current software tools, act as a career advisor, manage workloads, and provide written and verbal performance feedback.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• ESOP participation, providing beneficial ownership in the firm and an opportunity to share in its success.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; specific benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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