Partnership Experienced Tax Manager, Advanced Computational Services

BDO USA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking an Experienced Manager in their Partnerships group to provide tax consulting services. The role entails advising clients on various partnership-specific tax implications and calculations, as well as supervising associates and maintaining client relationships.

The ideal candidate should have significant experience in partnership taxation and a relevant degree, alongside strong analytical, research, and communication skills. This position plays a vital role in the leadership of the team.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of relevant tax experience required.
• Specialized partnership experience required.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on tax implications of partnership-specific items.
• Researching complex partnership taxation issues.
• Supervising work of associates and providing training.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Decision-making skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics

Master’s Degree in Accountancy or Taxation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Tax research databases

Tax compliance software

Job description

Overview

An Experienced Manager in BDO’s Partnerships group is responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives and various partnership-specific items including but not limited to section 704(b) and taxable income allocations, capital account maintenance, liability analysis and allocations, section 734(b) and 743(b) adjustment calculations, and Tax Receivable Agreement (TRA) calculations. The role applies knowledge and experience to understand potential partnership taxation issues and assists in the preparation of partnership-specific computations. The Experienced Manager is a key member of the leadership team of the Partnership Practice, actively participating in development of the group, process improvement, and team-building initiatives, maintaining client relationships, and guiding other team members.

Job Duties

• Tax Specialization: Maintains and develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding partnership taxation.
• Research: Identifies when research is needed; frames issues clearly; reports analyses concisely; identifies complex issues for the engagement team and provides research methodology; trains associates on research skills; involves firm specialists as appropriate.
• Tax Consulting: Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes; applies tax knowledge and business/industry understanding to recommend solutions; manages client expectations; implements applicable Firm strategies.
• Tax Specialization: Develops an in-depth understanding of partnership taxation; may participate in organizing and conducting external CPE training sessions at least once per year; other duties as required.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises and reviews work of associates and senior associates; trains on software tools; acts as a career advisor; manages workload; provides feedback.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree required; preferred focus in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics.
• Master’s Degree in Accountancy or Taxation preferred.
• Six or more years of relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience required; specialized partnership experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
• CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or EA (or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, research, and decision-making skills; ability to work in a team and develop/manage a team of tax professionals; ability to maintain client relationships; strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Experience

• Six (6) or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience, required.
• Specialized partnership experience required; prior supervisory experience preferred; private equity experience (fund and portfolio company levels) preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or EA (or equivalent) preferred.
• Other professional degrees or certifications applicable to the role preferred.

Software

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite preferred; experience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Superior verbal and written communication skills; ability to delegate effectively; strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills; ability to work well in a team; ability to develop and manage a team of tax professionals; ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Solid organizational skills with attention to deadlines; ability to multi-task and work independently and in a group; ability to interact with professionals at all levels; ability to cultivate a positive team environment and contribute to professional development; executive presence as primary contact on engagements.

National/Geographic salary ranges and location-based statements have been omitted to focus on job responsibilities and qualifications.

About Us (EEO and Compliance)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.