Global Employment Tax Manager: Strategy, Compliance & Savings

BDO USA, Llp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking an Employment Tax Manager to assist clients with setting up global payroll, manage US employment tax liabilities, and minimize compliance risks. The role also involves providing written tax advice, evaluating actions to reduce burdens, and collaborating with Principals and Senior Managers to deliver employment tax expertise.

The position emphasizes marketing, networking and business development to expand the firm’s Employment Tax practice, with a focus on client service and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• 5+ years of employment tax, consulting or payroll services experience.
• Experience supervising staff on engagements.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms (Workday, ADP, UKG, etc.).
• CPA or other certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research employment tax implications and advise clients on actions.
• Ensure clients comply with federal and state employment tax obligations.
• Assist with multi-state payroll compliance and policy design.
• Identify employment tax overpayments and tax savings opportunities.
• Represent clients before employment tax authorities when needed.
• Develop and lead employment tax service offerings and campaigns.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and supervise engagements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Project management

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D.

CPA certification

Tools

Workday

PeopleSoft

ADP

UKG

Excel

Word

Job description

BDO USA is seeking an Employment Tax Manager to assist clients with setting up global payroll, manage US employment tax liabilities, and minimize compliance risks. The role also involves providing written tax advice, evaluating actions to reduce burdens, and collaborating with Principals and Senior Managers to deliver employment tax expertise.

The position emphasizes marketing, networking and business development to expand the firm’s Employment Tax practice, with a focus on client service and