Job Summary:
The Accounting Methods group helps companies optimize their federal tax accounting methods, including IRC 263(A) capitalization, depreciation accounting methods, expense acceleration and revenue deferral. 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 a Tax Experienced 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 Accounting Methods Experienced Manager, you will have the opportunity and charge to innovate, 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 Tax Experienced Managers, Accounting Methods 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 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 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
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises and reviews the day-to-day work of Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements
Ensures Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns are well trained in all required areas
Evaluates the performance of 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 Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns
Acts as Career Advisor to Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor's degree, required; degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance, preferred
Master's degree, preferred
Juris Doctorate (J.D.), preferred
Experience:
Four (4) 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
License/Certifications:
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
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
Capable of effectively managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
