Overview In this role you advise clients on tax implications of business objectives and help minimize tax and compliance costs. You will be the primary client contact for complex ASC 740 issues, guiding risk assessment and communications about policy changes. You'll lead tax accrual reviews, supervise staff, and leverage specialists to deliver high quality provisions and tax advice. This position sits within Core Tax Services and supports cross functional teams to drive client value and growth.
Compensation / Benefits- BDO Total Rewards benefits
- ESOP company status
- opportunities for growth and development
- meaningful work and client impact
- collaborative culture
- leadership invested in success
Responsibilities- Oversee tax compliance to minimize burden for clients while ensuring firm policy adherence
- Lead ASC 740 tax accrual discussions, review workpapers, and coordinate with Assurance and STS as needed
- Plan and monitor tax processes, budgeting, staffing, and billing; manage client relationships and expectations
- Identify complex issues and frame research approaches; train staff on ASC 740 analysis
- Develop and deliver tax consulting strategies to reduce current and future taxes for clients
- Provide technical tax expertise; mentor managers, seniors, and associates
- Lead internal and external communications on tax issues and WTA requirements
- Showcase strategy development by presenting complex tax positions to clients and cross firm teams
- Supervise Associates and Senior Associates; manage workload and provide performance feedback
- Contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing on ASC 740 and taxation practices
Key requirements- Bachelor in Accounting or Taxation (required)
- 5+ years of experience in ASC 740 computations and tax provision process (required)
- Supervisory experience (required)
- Experience with multinational clients preferred
- CPA, Attorney, or EA (or equivalent) required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat (required)
- Familiarity with tax research databases (BNA, RIA) and tax workpaper software (GoFileRoom, GoSystemRS, Caseware, BNA Depreciation) (preferred)
- Superior verbal and written communication
- Strong delegation and people-management ability
- Analytical, research, and decision-making skills
- ASC 740 knowledge and application
- Tax research and compliance software (GoFileRoom, GoSystemRS, Caseware)
- BNA and RIA tax research databases
