Tax Senior Manager, ASC740

Job Summary

The Core Tax Services (“CTS”) Senior Manager – ASC740 is responsible for

advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives,

evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of

compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations

while acting as the primary client contact for complex corporate tax and ASC 740

tax issues. In this role, the Core Tax Services Senior Manager is charged with

applying knowledge to understand potential tax issues and recognizing and

communicating potential risks and potential changes in the tax policy. In

addition, the Core Tax Services Senior Manager will be involved in the

marketing, networking and business development within an area of expertise and

specialization and may be asked to provide written tax advice to clients.

Job Duties

• Tax Compliance
• Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while

at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self

and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the

BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”)

• Conducts top level review of T/R and resolves all tax issues with client;

involves specialists where appropriate

• Communicates with client and Assurance any issues identified in tax

accrual reviews

• Plans and reviews the tax process and the procedures to be performed to

include

• Budgeting and staffing
• Monitoring engagement process and actual time incurred vs. budget with

assistance of Senior

• Timely billing including management of identified out-of-scope activity

and communication to client

• Timely collection of A/R
• Manages client relationships/expectations in accordance with the project
• Provides advice to clients in a timely manner
• Research
• Identifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to

be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysis

• Identifies complex issues to be researched by engagement team and

provides research methodology for efficient research processes

• Trains managers/staff on research skills and helps to appropriately frame

ASC 740 tax issues for analysis

• Involves firm specialists, as appropriate
• ASC 740 (fka FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals
• Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax

Quality Manual (TQM) regarding ASC 740

• Applies, correctly and proactively, ASC 740, and Firm policies,

standards, and BDO TQM

• Clearly and concisely explains and discusses components of the income tax

provision and uncertain tax positions to the client as well as other

complexities surrounding ASC 740

• Communicates with Assurance team to timely plan tax accrual reviews,

including budget, scope and delivery dates

• Reviews tax provisions- applies in depth knowledge of ASC 740
• Reviews prepared workpapers
• Utilizes and manages Specialized Tax Services (“STS”), as needed
• Tax Consulting
• Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and

effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing

clients’ current and future taxes

• Considers the applicability of CTS and STS consulting specialties for

each client

• Develops and implements a work plan to include/organize the STS

assistance on ongoing projects from client

• Serves as a technical resource
• Ensures client service teams comply with Firm policy; regarding Written

Tax Advice (“WTA”),

• 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 the technical and practical issues

and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation, e.g.,

individual, corporate, property, sales, corporate, pass-through, state and

local, international, expatriate, transfer pricing, credits and incentives,

compensation and benefits, accounting methods, R&D tax benefits

• May be required to organize and conduct effective internal CPE training

sessions in area of specialization, involving Firm specialists

• May train and mentor managers/ seniors/associates on ASC 740
• Strategy Development
• Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of

clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel, e.g., by reducing taxes or expenses

or providing non-tax benefits

• Consistently makes suggestions as to how previous work products or

approaches can be improved

• May lead marketing campaigns, if applicable to role
• 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/or analyses on ASC 740

• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises associates and senior associates on all projects
• Reviews work prepared by associates and senior associates and provide review

comments

• Trains Associates and Seniors how to use all 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

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Taxation, required
• Masters degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred

Experience

• Eight (8) or more years of prior experience, required
• Experience in managing the process of preparing and auditing ASC740

computations for both privately held and/or publicly traded clients,

required

• Prior supervisory experience, required
• Multinational client experience, 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

• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and

Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat, preferred

• Experience with tax research databases such as BNA and RIA Proficient in all

tax compliance process software including GoFileRoom, GoSystemRS, Caseware,

BNA Depreciation Software, or comparable programs and standard tax

workpapers, preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively delegate work as needed
• Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as

decision-making skills

• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Able to develop and manage a team of tax professionals
• Ability to compose written tax advice
• Ability to effectively develop and maintain client relationships
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact for

preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after

consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s

qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $146,000 - $200,000

Colorado Range: $120,000 - $180,000

Illinois Range: $140,000 - $190,000

Maryland Range: $150,000 - $180,000

Massachusetts Range: $150,000 - $206,000

Minnesota Range: $130,000 - $190,000

New Jersey Range: $155,000 - $200,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $180,000 - $225,000

Washington Range: $150,000 - $190,000

Washington DC Range: $162,000 - $190,000

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