Manager, Accounting Methods

Overview

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. You will have the opportunity 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 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.

• 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 risks to partners
  • Completes work papers and tax returns forms accurately
  • Ensures firm risk management and tax quality control standards are met
  • Communicates with clients and appropriate personnel regarding 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
  • Identifies and assists in maximizing all potential tax accounting methods benefits
  • Identifies process improvements
• Tax Controversy
  • Represents clients before tax authorities
  • Responds to inquiries from federal and state tax authorities
• Strategy Development
  • Develops new or improved ideas and strategies for clients and the firm
  • Suggests marketing approaches for new client acquisition
• Other duties as required

• Supervises and reviews the day-to-day work of STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates
• Ensures team members are well trained in required areas
• Evaluates performance and assists in development of goals and objectives
• Delivers performance feedback and completes evaluations
• Acts as Career Advisor to the team

• Bachelor’s degree, required, with focus in accounting, tax, or finance (preferred)
• Master’s degree (preferred)
• 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)
• Currently holds CPA license, Enrolled Agent certification, or JD (or equivalent) (required)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with tax software and research databases (preferred)
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in tax accounting methods commensurate with experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication, strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines; effective team leadership
• Strong client relationship skills and ability to interact with professionals at all levels

• Five or more years of prior federal tax client service experience (required)
• Prior experience supervising tax consulting professionals…