Tax Experienced Manager, Core Tax Services - Corporate​/ASC

The Core Tax Services (CTS) Experienced Manager – ASC
740 advises clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluates alternative actions to reduce tax burden and compliance costs, identifies compliance methods, and serves as the primary contact for complex corporate tax and ASC 740 issues. The manager applies knowledge to understand potential tax issues, communicate risks, and anticipate policy changes.

• Tax Compliance
  • Ensures clients comply with all applicable authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens, and ensures self and client service teams comply with Firm policies, the BDO Tax Quality Manual, and Firm standards.
  • Conducts top‑level review of tax return work and resolves all tax issues with the client, involving specialists when appropriate.
  • Communicates with the client and Assurance on any issues identified in tax accrual reviews.
  • Plans and reviews the tax process and procedures, budgeting, staffing, monitoring engagement process and actual time versus budget, timely billing, and timely collection of A/R.
  • Manages client relationships and expectations in accordance with the project.
  • Provides timely advice to clients.
• Research
  • Identifies when research is needed, frames issues clearly, and reports the analysis concisely.
  • Identifies complex issues requiring research by the engagement team and provides research methodology for efficient processes.
  • Trains managers and staff on research skills and frames ASC 740 tax issues for analysis.
  • Involves firm specialists as appropriate.
• ASC 740 (FAS 109 / FIN 48) Tax Accruals
  • Applies Firm policies and the BDO Tax Quality Manual regarding ASC 740.
  • Explains and discusses income‑tax provision components and uncertain tax positions with the client and other complexities surrounding ASC 740.
  • Communicates with Assurance to plan tax accrual reviews, including budget, scope, and delivery dates.
  • Reviews tax provisions, prepared work papers, and utilizes Specialized Tax Services as needed.
• Tax Consulting
  • Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient methods to maximize client benefits and reduce current and future taxes.
  • Considers applicability of CTS and STS consulting specialties for each client.
  • Develops and implements a work plan including and organizing STS assistance on ongoing projects.
  • Serves as a technical resource.
  • Ensures client service teams comply with Firm policy regarding Written Tax Advice.
  • Provides effective assistance with exam support.
  • Frames projects and issues for effective delegation to seniors and associates.
• Tax Specialization
  • Develops an in‑depth understanding of technical and practical issues and opportunities in areas such as corporate, individual, international, transfer pricing, credits, and incentives.
  • May organize and conduct internal CPE training sessions in areas of specialization with Firm specialists.
  • May train and mentor managers, seniors, and associates on ASC 740.
• Strategy Development
  • Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve client, firm, or personnel positions, such as reducing taxes or expenses.
  • Consistently suggests improvements to prior work products or approaches.
  • May lead marketing campaigns if applicable.
  • Presents complex strategies to clients and prospective clients.
  • Collaborates with the Firm’s National Tax and Specialized Tax Services to deliver high‑quality deliverables and analyses on ASC 740.
• Other duties as required

• Supervises associates and senior associates on all projects.
• Reviews work prepared by associates and senior associates and provides review comments.
• Trains associates and seniors on current software tools.
• Acts as a career advisor to associates and senior associates.
• Schedules and manages workload of associates and senior associates.
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation, required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred.

• Six (6) or more years of prior experience, required.
• Experience managing the process of preparing and auditing ASC 740 computations for both privately held and publicly traded clients, required.
• Prio…