Global Employer Services-Expatriate Tax Senior Manager

Job Summary

The GES Sr Mgr - Expat is responsible for advising clients on the international

assignment structuring, presentation of researched conclusions and

recommendations of alternative courses of action, and identifying various

methods of complying with tax obligations in addition to reviewing and signing

expatriate US individual income tax returns. the GES Sr Mgr - Expat is also

charged with marketing, networking and business development efforts within the

industry and the Expatriate Services specialization. Managing staff

assignments, financial status and worldwide coordination of assigned client

engagements is also expected.

Job Duties

• Conducts arrival and departure tax meetings for expatriates and inpatriates,

as required

• Manages retention of long-term client relationships
• Supervises client and service delivery expectations of global employees of

corporate clients and individual engagements

• Participates in the management of client fee arrangements
• Reviews and signs U.S. individual income tax returns for inbound and outbound

international assignees

• Examines and approves international assignment cost projection calculations,

compensation balance sheets, assignment cost projections, assignment

agreements and equalizations

• Acts as primary contact for assigned clients regarding communication and

management of service

• Communicates with clients and team members in writing, via phone and in

person to conclude and sign tax returns for individual assignees

• Identifies potential tax issues and evaluates and selects alternative actions

to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance

• Recognizes and communicates potential risks, along with potential changes in

tax policy and applies new policies to tax compliance

• Conducts period client meetings
• Understands, adheres to and ensures staff understanding of BDO Tax Quality

Manual requirements

• Manages resource allocation, workflow and resource utilization based on

business need

• Identifies when research is necessary
• Frames issues to be researched;
• Identifies sources of reliable and relevant information;
• Analyzes facts and authorities; and
• Reports the issues researched for various global tax and human resource

management matters, as appropriate

• Identifies issues and develops resolutions based on general knowledge and

transfers resolutions into multiple tax functional specialties

• Prepares correspondence on various global human resource management and

individual tax issues.

• Leads Expatriate Services professionals on assigned projects, business

development proposals, practice development challenges and client service

matters, as needed

• Attends community and industry related networking functions, focusing on

business development efforts

• Assists in addressing routine questions from federal and state agencies, as

needed

• Attends professional development and training sessions regularly
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the workload of Expatriate Services Associates and

Senior Associates on assigned projects

• Review work prepared by Expatriate Services Associates and Senior Associates

and provides review comments, as needed

• Acts as a Career Advisor to Expatriate Services Associates and Senior

Associates

• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Expatriate Services

Associates and Senior Associates

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, International

Business, Human Resource Management, International Human Resource Manager or

other related field required

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Tax or MBA (concentration in International

Business or Human Resource Management) preferred

Experience

• More than eight (8) years of related work experience required
• Prior supervisory experience required
• Prior study abroad or international work experience preferred

License/Certifications

• Licensed CPA, attorney or enrolled agent preferred
• American Payroll Association (APA) member, beneficial
• Society of Human Resource Management certification, beneficial

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel,

PowerPoint and Word

• Prior experience working with various tax applications and research tools

such as Go Systems preferred

• Proficient with Adobe Reader and Writer to manipulate and organize .pdf

files

Language

• Fluency in foreign languages highly desired

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses superior customer service skills
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information
• Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all

levels

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

tasks with an attention to detail

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

group environment

• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and the ability to apply analysis

in determining appropriate next steps

• Excellent computer skills and the aptitude to learn new software

applications

• Knowledge of the process of combining tax knowledge and knowledge of

business/industry to recommend solutions

• Possesses superior personnel development and delegation skills, including

training / facilitation

• Capable of effectively preparing and delivering presentations to clients and

potential clients

• Solid client development and relationship retention skills
• Ability to compose written tax advice
• Demonstrates professional demeanor in all business interactions and

relationships

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: $99,750 - $262,500

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $99,750 - $262,500

Washington DC Range: $99,750 - $262,500

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,

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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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