Tax Manager, Provision & Federal Taxes
BDO USA
Job Summary:
As part of Corporate Finance, the Tax Manager, Provision & Federal Taxes joins an expanding team focused on providing tax compliance and tax planning for the organization. Specifically, this individual is responsible for coordinating the annual tax provision process and leading the preparation of BDO USA, P.C. and its affiliates federal tax returns. The Tax Manager, Provision & Federal Taxes is also responsible for reviewing tax workpapers and returns prepared by the tax staff. The role includes facilitating tax projections for federal, state, and local income tax estimated payments, extensions, and budgets. Working through periodic federal income tax audits with a view towards obtaining no change results is another aspect of this role.
Job Duties:
- Acts as the lead over the company’s tax provision process and coordinating the plan to prepare for and execute various tax projects within the tax department from beginning to end
- Oversees the process of gathering the necessary data and information to prepare the corporate federal tax return
- Leads the federal tax return preparation process using OneSource OIT or CorpTax
- Coordinates the quarterly tax projections for federal, state, and local income tax estimated payments and tax extensions processes
- Demonstrates the ability to research complex tax questions, communicate findings effectively, and implement results on various income tax returns
- Assists in setting up and computing the US income tax provision and drafts the financial tax footnote disclosures, while assisting in the correspondence and support with external auditors
- Acts as the primary contact for federal tax audits
- Oversees and approves the reconciliation of various tax accounts within the general ledger and coordinates the associated JEs within the month end close process with the Senior Tax Accountants
- Drives the process in getting the associated tax expense for budget purposes
- Demonstrates the understanding and ability to execute the “BDO” Tax Manager Competencies
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises a team of Senior Tax Accountants
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance, preferred
- Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred
Experience
- Six (6) or more years of experience in public accounting tax team or a corporate tax department, required
- Experience preparing Federal and State tax yearly tax provisions, required
- Experience preparing Federal and State corporate income tax returns, required
- Exposure to multi-state and international tax preparation, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s)
- CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA), preferred
Software
- Expert in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, Excel and Word, required
- Experience utilizing OneSource (OIT & OPT) or other CorpTax income tax software, required
- Experience utilizing Oracle and OneStream or similar general ledger and consolidation tools, preferred
Language(s)
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to lead the execution of tax projects with limited supervision
- Superior customer service skills
- Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of BDO USA’s activities as they relate to associated taxes positions
- Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels within BDO USA
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail
- Ability to successfully multi-task while leading and overseeing within a group environment
- Deep knowledge of federal and state income taxation and the management of fixed assets
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential
- Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
- BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!
*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets