Global Employer Services-Employment Tax Manager

Job Summary

An Employment Tax Manager is responsible for assisting clients with setting up

global payroll, managing US employment tax liabilities, minimizing global

compliance risks, and identifying and recovering overpaid US employment taxes.

The Employment Tax Manager provides written employment tax advice to clients,

evaluates alternate courses of action to lessen employment tax burden and cost

of compliance, and identifies potential changes in employment tax policy and

regulations. In this role, the Employment Tax Manager will be charged with

marketing, networking and business development within his/her area of experience

and specialization and recognizing potential changes in tax policy and applying

new policies to tax compliance. In addition, the Employment Tax Manager will

work with the Core and Expatriate Tax Principals, Directors, and Senior Managers

to provide employment tax expertise to their clients.

Job Duties

Research

• Identifies all situations when research is necessary and conducts appropriate

investigation on identified topics

• Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized
• Prepares studies of US employment tax implications and outlines alternative

courses of action to clients

• Partners with other Core Tax and Specialized Tax Services professionals to

resolve complex and contentious matters

Tax Compliance

• Ensures clients comply with applicable authorities while identifying options

for managing client’s’ employment tax and reporting obligations

• Works with leadership to oversee various federal and state employment tax

compliance efforts for clients (e.g., Forms 941/940, W2, state tax

registrations, amended returns, etc.)

• Manages engagements to ensure engagement metrics are achieved
• Collaborates with Business Development team and other strategic parties to

drive employment tax compliance and advisory service offerings

Tax Consulting

• Handles all inquiries from federal and state agencies regarding all

employment tax issues and questions

• Assists clients with multi-state employment tax compliance, including policy

design and implementation, in relation to remote and mobile workers

• Identifies federal and state employment tax overpayment and tax savings

opportunities for clients in relation to M&A transactions

• Performs research on complex employment tax reporting and withholding

scenarios

• Identifies Employee Retention Credit and other COVID-19-related payroll tax

credit opportunities

• Monitors implementations of work plans for employment tax consulting projects
• Provides recommended solutions and instructions for proper payroll set-up

Tax Controversy

• Represents clients before any employment tax authority on contested issues
• Responds to all questions from federal or state agencies
• Drafts responses to examiner questions and challenges

Tax Specialization

• Acts as an industry expert in Employment Tax Services
• Identifies cross-selling opportunities with other tax specializations
• Manages Employment Tax Services provided to assigned clients
• Develops tools and/or improvements allowing for the enhancement and

efficiency of the Employment Tax Services practice

Strategy Development

• Develops new or improved ideas to advance the position of clients, the firm

or firm personnel through the management of employment taxes

• Participates in relevant industry groups
• Leads marketing campaigns

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product

• Ensures Employment Tax Senior Associates, Associates and Interns are trained

on all relevant tax software and BDO templates

• Evaluates the performance of Employment Tax Senior Associates and Associates

and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance

professional development

• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations

for Employment Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns

• Acts as Career Advisor to Employment Tax Senior Associates and Associates, as

appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Accounting, preferred
• Master’s degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D., preferred

Experience

• Five (5) or more years of prior experience in employment tax, related tax,

consulting or payroll services experience, required

• Experience supervising employment tax professionals on a project or

engagement basis, required

• Experience HRIS and third-party payroll service platforms (e.g., Workday,

PeopleSoft, ADP, UKG, etc.), preferred

• Experience with payroll processing and payroll operations, preferred

License/Certifications

• CPA certification or other relevant certification (such as Enrolled Agent),

preferred

Software

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

preferred

• Exposure to and familiarity with standard employment tax applications and

research tools, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior analytical and research skills
• Solid 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

• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple

projects simultaneously

• Capable of effective 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 appropriate application of tax standards to ensure

effective and efficient delivery of tax services

• Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax

filings

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of cause / effect for taxable conditions

on clients and the potential tax issues

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: $79,800 - $168,000

Maryland Range: $79,800 - $168,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $79,800 - $168,000

Washington DC Range: $79,800 - $168,000

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

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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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