Digital Assets Tax MD: Strategy, Compliance & Growth

BDO USA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Digital Assets Tax Managing Director to provide tax compliance and consulting services while building and managing client relationships in the Digital Assets ecosystem. The role involves leading engagement teams, expanding services, and staying ahead of tax developments affecting crypto and blockchain activities.

The ideal candidate has extensive tax experience, leadership skills, and a track record in business development within public accounting and Digital Assets clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Master’s degree in Taxation preferred.
• CPA, Attorney (US) or EA required.
• Ten+ years of tax experience in public accounting.
• Five+ years of experience managing tax engagements and client relationships.
• Experience serving Digital Assets clients.
• Experience with business development and practice growth.
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing tax professionals.
• Experience researching and analyzing complex tax issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with tax research software.
• Experience with tax compliance software.

Responsibilities

• Provides tax compliance and tax consulting services to clients in the Digital Assets ecosystem.
• Develops, builds, and manages client relationships by understanding client needs and delivering responsive, high-quality service.
• Reviews complex tax returns, extensions, estimated tax calculations, and tax workpapers for accuracy and completeness.
• Advises clients on tax matters involving digital assets, blockchain-related transactions, protocol launches, staking, mining, NFTs, stablecoins, and related activities.
• Identifies tax issues, performs technical research, and develops recommendations for client consideration.
• Analyzes client data, business operations, and transaction activity to identify tax planning opportunities and compliance requirements.
• Manages multiple tax engagements to ensure timely delivery, appropriate staffing, and adherence to firm standards.
• Oversees engagement economics, monitors project status, and addresses issues affecting quality, scope, or deadlines.
• Collaborates with firm professionals across service lines to support integrated client service and issue resolution.
• Participates in practice development activities, including networking, proposal support, and expansion of existing client relationships.
• Monitors changes in tax law, administrative guidance, and industry developments affecting digital assets clients and communicates relevant updates to internal teams and clients.
• Provides leadership, direction, and technical guidance to engagement teams.
• Mentors and develops tax professionals through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Ensures work product complies with applicable professional standards, firm policies, and risk management requirements.
• Supports the continued growth and development of Digital Assets Tax capabilities within Core Tax Services.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Tax leadership

Digital assets tax

Client relations

Research skills

Mentoring

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Taxation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax research software

Tax compliance software

Job description

BDO USA is seeking a Digital Assets Tax Managing Director to provide tax compliance and consulting services while building and managing client relationships in the Digital Assets ecosystem. The role involves leading engagement teams, expanding services, and staying ahead of tax developments affecting crypto and blockchain activities.

The ideal candidate has extensive tax experience, leadership skills, and a track record in business development within public accounting and Digital Assets clients.