Tax Experienced Manager, International Tax Services

Job Summary

An International Tax Experienced Manager is responsible for advising clients of

the tax implications relating to their business objectives, recommending

alternate courses of action, as well as identifying different methods of

complying with tax regulations. In this role, the Experienced Manager will be

charged with marketing, networking and business development within area of

experience and specialization and recognizing potential changes in tax policy

and applying new policies to tax compliance and planning.

Job Duties

• Tax Consulting
• Assists clients and BDO client service teams in developing ideas,

structures, and transactions – with a focus on international matters

• Interprets existing and new laws, along with client facts, to maximize

client benefits and identifies needs for other expert resources, internal

and external, to assist where necessary

• Coordinates with foreign BDO offices
• Understands, develops, and maintains workplans for tax consulting projects
• Identifies financial reporting and cash tax impact of various consulting

engagements

• Applies basic knowledge and understanding of transfer pricing and foreign

tax regimes

• Coordinates completion of any compliance/reporting requirements with client

service teams created through consulting engagements

• Assists in managing client expectations
• Tax Specialization
• Applies an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical

international tax issues and opportunities and explores specializing in one

or more international tax areas

• Organizes and conducts effective internal CPE training sessions in the area

of specialization

• Develops knowledge base of and personal network with professionals in

selected foreign jurisdictions

• Research
• Identifies complex situations when research is necessary providing an

outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be

conducted

• Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a

detailed report of the research findings

• Prepares Written Tax Advice (WTA) and confers with National Tax Office, as

appropriate

• Tax Compliance
• Assists in managing client engagements
• Assists in conducting detailed review of international tax aspects of U.S.

tax reporting and other client supplied data and identifies basic issues

throughout the engagement

• Applies an in-depth knowledge of U.S. tax compliance and other filing

requirements as they relate to a client’s international operations,

structures and transactions

• Understands and applies Firm policies, standards and manuals regarding tax

accounting matters and can review and coordinate reviews of tax accounting

matters related to a client’s international activities

• Tax Controversy
• Represents clients before the IRS as appropriate and with assistance and

guidance from senior international tax professionals

• ASC 740-10
• Applies standards, Firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements
• Assists in reviewing international aspects of tax provisions including

coordination of BDO colleagues in non-US jurisdictions

• Trains others in technical tax, ASC740, software, research and other tax

matters

• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day workload of International Tax Senior Associates and

Associates and Interns on assigned engagements and reviews work product and

ensures their technical development

• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations

for International Tax Senior Associates and Associates and Interns

• Acts as mentor to International Tax Senior Associates and Associates and

Interns, as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• Focus in Accounting, preferred
• J. D., LLM, and/or MST/MBT, preferred

Experience

• Six (6) or more years of prior experience in corporate tax, international

taxation, legal professional services, or equivalent experience gained

through an advanced degree program, required

• Experience in International Tax, required
• Prior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement

basis, required

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 Suite, specifically Word, Excel,

and PowerPoint, preferred

• Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw, preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior analytical and legal and tax research skills including building

models and analysis of financial and numerical data

• Strong organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines

with a focus on details

• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a

group environment

• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects

simultaneously

• Capable of effectively managing a team of tax professionals and delegating

work assignments as needed

• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client

personnel

• Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the

professional development of assigned personnel

• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned

engagements

• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings

as well as the most widely used filing forms and awareness of other less

widely used tax forms

• Advanced understanding of the technical and practical issues and

opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and law

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of general calculations and cause /

effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues

• Strong legal writing background and familiarity with the IRAC method of

analysis

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.

National Range: $94,500 - $189,000

Maryland Range: $94,500 - $189,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $94,500 - $189,000

Washington DC Range: $94,500 - $189,000

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one

another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment

to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work,

leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around

what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and

achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life

each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients,

and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S.

and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping

clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s

success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their

financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful

addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits*

offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our

connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

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