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Job description
Job Description
A STS Tax Manager, Credits & Incentives advises clients on credit and incentive opportunities related to their business objectives, recommends alternative courses of action, and identifies compliant methods under credit and incentive statutes and regulations. The manager also engages in marketing, networking, business development, and monitors changes in policy. Collaboration with Core Tax Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers is essential to deliver expert credits and incentives services.
Research
Identifies complex credits and incentives situations, outlines the issue(s), and determines appropriate research sources
Analyzes researched facts and sources before producing a detailed report or an incentives opportunities matrix
Builds relationships with in‑state and out‑of‑state Department of Tax and Economic Development personnel
Tax Compliance
Conducts detailed reviews of income tax returns and identifies significant statutory credit opportunities
Evaluates client compliance processes and provides customized, automated solutions for annual credits and incentives reporting
Tax Consulting
Drafts credits and incentives memorandums and other documentation on various issues
Reviews client operations to determine potential jurisdictions for credits and incentives opportunities
Applies applicable state tax consulting sub‑specialties and consults with other STS professionals when appropriate
Ensures engagement letters are adopted prior to work commencement and manages engagements
Assists in developing consultative credits and incentives strategies
Manages client expectations during engagements
Tax Controversy
Drafts responses to notices from state taxing authorities
Represents clients before any tax authority on credits and incentives issues
Assists with exam support
Tax Related Software
Uses credits and incentives research databases and related software to complete assigned tasks
Tax Specialization
Provides technical client service to multi‑state clients on credits and incentives matters
Conducts negotiation credits and incentives matters
Drafts technical memorandums regarding credits and incentives issues
Strategy Development
Reviews studies of credits and incentives opportunities to identify alternative courses of action that benefit clients
Develops new or improved ideas to advance client positions in maximizing credits and incentives awards
Researches credits and incentives strategies
Suggests marketing approaches for new client acquisitions
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises day‑to‑day workload of Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
Ensures Associates and interns are trained on relevant tax software
Evaluates performance of Senior Associates and Associates and assists in developing goals and objectives for professional development
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations
Acts as career advisor to Senior Associates and Associates as appropriate
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other relevant field – required
Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation or Juris Doctorate – preferred
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Five or more years of state and local/multi‑state tax experience with a focus on credits and incentives preferred
Experience supervising tax professionals on projects or engagements – required
Experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions – preferred
CPA or other relevant certification – required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word – preferred
Familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools – preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superior analytical and research skills
Solid organizational skills with the ability to meet project deadlines and focus on details
Ability to multi‑task independently or within a team
Capability to manage a team of tax professionals and delegate work assignments
Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on engagements
Advanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards and sources utilized in credits and incentives filings
Understanding of taxable conditions, potential credits and incentives opportunities, and their cause–and–effect relationships
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. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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Worksite address
detroit, MI, 48228, US
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