Manager, Accounting Methods

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Qualifications
Five (5) or more years of prior federal tax client service experience, required
Prior experience supervising tax consulting professionals, required
Currently holds Certified Public Accountant license, Enrolled Agent certification, or Juris Doctorate degree (or the equivalent of one of these designations), required
N/A
Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the tax accounting methods area commensurate with the level of experience required above
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superior analytical and research skills
Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
Proven 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
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with firm and client personnel and the ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Ability to cultivate a positive team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of team personnel
Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
Empowering team members to explore their full potential
Benefits
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography
National Range: $76,000 - $160,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $76,000 - $160,000
A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being
The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings
BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements
Responsibilities
The Specialized Tax Services (STS) Accounting Methods group helps companies optimize their federal tax accounting methods, including revenue and expense recognition, capitalization, depreciation, and amortization, and various other special methods of accounting
As an STS Accounting Methods Manager, you will have the opportunity and charge to innovate and collaborate with BDOers in all our business lines, as well as with our clients’ leaders in tax, accounting, and finance, and also in their operations, software, manufacturing, and supply chain departments
STS Accounting Methods Managers pursue opportunities to enable them to gain and improve their skills in every aspect of professional service, including technical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, project management, practice management, and business development
Identifies all situations where research is necessary and conducts appropriate investigation on identified topics
Confirms accuracy of facts and sources where appropriate
Prepares studies of tax implications and outlines alternative courses of action to clients
Composes effective research memos in support of projects / transactions
Develops effective presentations for marketing and sales opportunities
Tax Compliance
Ensures clients comply with applicable authorities
Identifies options for minimizing client tax and reporting burdens
Identifies “gray areas” and recognizes and communicates to partners related risks
Completes appropriate workpapers and tax returns forms accurately
Ensures firm risk management and tax quality control standards and protocols are met
Communicates with clients and appropriate Core Tax Services, Assurance, and Consulting personnel regarding any issues
Tax Consulting
Develops, recommends, and implements solutions to provide clients maximum tax benefits
Stays informed of new legal and factual developments affecting clients’ tax positions and identifies and communicates to partners effective approaches to optimize these positions
Identifies and assists in maximizing all potential tax accounting methods benefits
Identifies process improvements
Tax Controversy
Effectively represents clients before tax authorities
Responds effectively to inquiries from federal and state tax authorities regarding tax issues and questions
Tax Specialization
Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding tax accounting methods
Identifies client opportunities and issues having to do with tax specializations other than accounting methods
Strategy Development
Develops new or improved ideas and strategies to advance the position of clients, the firm or firm personnel
Suggests marketing approaches for new client acquisition
Other duties as required
Effectively supervises and reviews the day-to-day work of the STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements
Ensures the STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns are well trained in all required areas
Effectively evaluates the performance of the STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance their professional development
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes constructive performance evaluations for the STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns
Acts as Career Advisor to the STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates
Job description
Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Specialized Tax Services (STS) Accounting Methods group helps companies optimize their federal tax accounting methods, including revenue and expense recognition, capitalization, depreciation, and amortization, and various other special methods of accounting. STS Accounting Methods is part of BDO’s Specialized Tax Services business, which is composed of various tax consulting practices designed to help companies comply with specific areas of federal, state, and international tax law.

As an STS Tax Manager, Accounting Methods, you will help achieve BDO’s core purpose—Helping People Thrive Every Day—by helping both public and private companies identify federal tax benefits and correct federal tax exposures. Our clients are leaders in industries such as technology, manufacturing, healthcare, architecture/engineering services, and consumer products. As an STS Accounting Methods Manager, you will have the opportunity and charge to innovate and collaborate with BDOers in all our business lines, as well as with our clients’ leaders in tax, accounting, and finance, and also in their operations, software, manufacturing, and supply chain departments.

STS Accounting Methods Managers pursue opportunities to enable them to gain and improve their skills in every aspect of professional service, including technical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, project management, practice management, and business development.

Job Duties
• Research
• Identifies all situations where research is necessary and conducts appropriate investigation on identified topics
• Confirms accuracy of facts and sources where appropriate
• Prepares studies of tax implications and outlines alternative courses of action to clients
• Composes effective research memos in support of projects / transactions
• Develops effective presentations for marketing and sales opportunities
• Tax Compliance
• Ensures clients comply with applicable authorities
• Identifies options for minimizing client tax and reporting burdens
• Identifies “gray areas” and recognizes and communicates to partners related risks
• Completes appropriate workpapers and tax returns forms accurately
• Ensures firm risk management and tax quality control standards and protocols are met
• Communicates with clients and appropriate Core Tax Services, Assurance, and Consulting personnel regarding any issues
• Tax Consulting
• Develops, recommends, and implements solutions to provide clients maximum tax benefits
• Stays informed of new legal and factual developments affecting clients’ tax positions and identifies and communicates to partners effective approaches to optimize these positions
• Identifies and assists in maximizing all potential tax accounting methods benefits
• Identifies process improvements
• Tax Controversy
• Effectively represents clients before tax authorities
• Responds effectively to inquiries from federal and state tax authorities regarding tax issues and questions
• Tax Specialization
• Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding tax accounting methods
• Identifies client opportunities and issues having to do with tax specializations other than accounting methods
• Strategy Development
• Develops new or improved ideas and strategies to advance the position of clients, the firm or firm personnel
• Suggests marketing approaches for new client acquisition
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities
• Effectively supervises and reviews the day-to-day work of the STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements
• Ensures the STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns are well trained in all required areas
• Effectively evaluates the performance of the STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance their professional development
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes constructive performance evaluations for the STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns
• Acts as Career Advisor to the STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates

Education

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Bachelor’s degree, required, with focus in accounting, tax, or finance, preferred
• Master’s degree, preferred

Experience
• Five (5) or more years of prior federal tax client service experience, required
• Prior experience supervising tax consulting professionals, required
• Prior experience with accounting methods, preferred

License/Certifications
• Currently holds Certified Public Accountant license, Enrolled Agent certification, or Juris Doctorate degree (or the equivalent of one of these designations), required

Software
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, preferred
• Experience with tax related software and research databases such as Caseware, GoSystems, and other comparable programs, preferred

Language
• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the tax accounting methods area commensurate with the level of experience required above
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior analytical and research skills
• Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
• Proven 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
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with firm and client personnel and the ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Ability to cultivate a positive team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of team personnel
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $76,000 - $160,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $76,000 - $160,000

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves On
• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!
• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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