Senior Manager, Accounting Methods

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The STS Accounting Methods group helps companies optimize their federal tax accounting methods, including IRC 263(A) capitalization, depreciation accounting methods, expense acceleration and revenue deferral. STS Accounting Methods is part of BDO’s Specialized Tax Services (STS) business, which is composed of various tax consulting practices designed to help companies comply with specific areas of federal, state, and international tax law.

Job Summary

The STS Accounting Methods group helps companies optimize their federal tax accounting methods, including IRC 263(A) capitalization, depreciation accounting methods, expense acceleration and revenue deferral. STS Accounting Methods is part of BDO’s Specialized Tax Services (STS) 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 Senior 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. You will have the opportunity and charge to innovate and collaborate with fellow BDO colleagues in all of 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.

The STS Tax Senior Manager, Accounting Methods pursues opportunities to gain and improve 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 communicates related risks to partners

Completes appropriate workpapers and tax returns forms

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 accounting methods positions and identifies and communicates with partners about effective approaches to optimize these positions

Identifies and assists in maximizing all potential tax accounting methods benefits

Identifies process improvements regarding, e.g., the processes of identifying, documenting, and supporting STS Accounting Methods on exam and at appeals

Tax Controversy

Represents clients before tax authorities

Responds effectively to inquiries from federal and state tax authorities regarding tax accounting methods 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

Marketing and Business Development

Exhibits thought leadership in a specialized area within Tax Accounting Methods

Recognized as industry group go-to person in Tax Accounting Methods

Works with Specialized Tax Services and Tax Accounting Methods Partners, Local Office Managing Partner and local and regional Business Development Managers to develop and execute an effective marketing plan

Builds effective go-to-market strategies

Identifies opportunities and prepares and delivers presentations to pitch service capabilities to clients and potential clients

Prepares proposals, statement of work and engagement letters

Researches a variety of tax topics related to transfer pricing

Works on teams that summarize and report on recent transfer pricing developments

Drafts tax alerts that are used to communicate recent developments to an external audience

Creates slides for use in presentations to internal and external audiences

Prepares training materials and presents on topics of interest to internal audiences

Works on special projects to develop the practice, create efficiencies or improve process

Supervisory Responsibilities

Other duties as required

Supervises and reviews the day-to-day work of STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements

Ensures STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns are well trained in all required areas

Evaluates the performance of 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 STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns

Acts as Career Advisor to STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates

Education, Qualifications, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree, required; degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance, preferred

Master’s degree, preferred

Juris Doctorate (J.D.), preferred

Seven (7) or more years of prior Federal tax client service experience, required

Prior experience supervising tax consulting professionals, required

Prior experience with accounting methods, preferred

Prior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions, preferred

Prior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships, preferred

CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (EA) (or the equivalent of one of these designations), required

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

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 effectively manage 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: $99,750 - $262,500

Maryland Range: $99,750 - $262,500

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $99,750 - $262,500

Washington DC Range: $99,750 - $262,500

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.”

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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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Worksite address

houston, TX, 77246, US

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