Executive Director, Digital Assets Tax

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

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Digital Assets Tax Managing Director to lead tax compliance and consulting for clients in the digital assets ecosystem, including exchanges, lab companies, staking/mining, and fintech. You will develop client relationships, deliver high-quality advisory services, and guide engagement teams across service lines.

This role requires deep federal tax knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to monitor regulatory changes, mentor staff, and contribute to practice growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required.
• Master’s degree in Taxation, preferred.
• Ten (10) or more years of tax experience in public accounting, required.
• Experience serving clients in the Digital Assets ecosystem, required.
• Experience with business development and practice growth activities, required.

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 high-quality service.
• Reviews complex tax returns, extensions, estimated tax calculations, and tax workpapers for accuracy.
• Advises clients on tax matters involving digital assets, blockchain-related transactions, and staking/mining activities.
• Identifies tax issues, performs technical research, and develops recommendations for client consideration.
• Manages multiple tax engagements to ensure timely delivery and staffing alignment.
• Oversees engagement economics and project status to meet deadlines.
• Leads teams and provides coaching and performance feedback.
• Monitors changes in tax law and communicates updates to clients and teams.

Skills

Tax leadership

Digital assets tax

Client relationships

Engagement management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Taxation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax research software

Tax compliance software

Job description

BDO USA is seeking a Digital Assets Tax Managing Director to lead tax compliance and consulting for clients in the digital assets ecosystem, including exchanges, lab companies, staking/mining, and fintech. You will develop client relationships, deliver high-quality advisory services, and guide engagement teams across service lines.

This role requires deep federal tax knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to monitor regulatory changes, mentor staff, and contribute to practice growth.