Tax Administration Manager

BDO USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Tax Administration Manager to oversee daily tax administration processes within an assigned team. You will work with the Tax Administration Senior Manager to ensure compliance with firm policies and state and federal regulations, and you will lead a team of tax professionals.

Responsibilities include analyzing reports, identifying system issues, training staff, and communicating updates to local tax leadership. Strong Microsoft Office and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of work experience in tax administration matters, required.
• Prior experience in a professional services firm, required.
• Three (3) or more years of people management experience, preferred.
• Experience with training and presenting to multiple levels of employees, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily tax administration processes and procedures.
• Trains administrative and tax professionals on tax administration processes and procedures.
• Disseminates communications related to tax software and processes to staff.
• Maintains relationships with local tax leadership and office administration leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

People management

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP software

Thomson Reuters

CCH suite

Job description

Job Description The Tax Administration Manager collaborates with the office administration department and local tax leadership and oversees daily tax administration processes and procedures within an assigned team. This position works with the Tax Administration Senior Manager to ensure tax administrative processes are followed in compliance with firm policies and procedures, state, and federal regulations and notifies Tax Administration Senior Manager of potential concerns or risk associated with tax processing.

Job Duties

• Generates and analyzes reports to assess workflow
• Keeps Tax Administration Senior Manager informed of potential concerns or risks associated with tax processing
• Identifies issues related to tax systems and processes and consults with Tax Administration Senior Manager for solutions
• Trains administrative and tax professionals on tax administration processes and procedures
• Disseminates communications at the direction of Tax Administration Senior Manager/National Tax Administration related to tax software and processes to tax and administrative professionals
• Communicates with local tax leadership regarding tax administration updates
• Maintains strong working relationships with local tax leadership, tax software and process champions, and office administration leadership
• Completes required technical training courses and proactively stays up to date on firm applications, processes, and procedures utilizing all firm provided resources
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day workload and oversight of local, assigned team members
• Ensures team growth by setting performance goals
• Ensures team members are trained on all relevant software, resources, and processes
• Evaluates the performance of direct reports, provides performance feedback and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development

Education

• High school diploma, required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, preferred

Experience

• Three (3) or more years of work experience in tax administration matters, required
• Prior Experience in a professional services firm, required
• Three (3) or more years of people management experience, preferred
• Experience with training and presenting to multiple levels of employees, preferred

License/Certifications

• N/A

Software

• Strong in Microsoft Office Suite of products, required
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experience, preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Thomson Reuters and CCH suite of products preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of tax deadlines, tax forms, and tax processes and procedures
• Able to exercise independent judgment and strong reasoning skills
• Management and delegation skills to effectively lead and direct tax administrative team
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate with diverse personalities in a tactful and mature manner
• Ability to communicate tactfully and professionally in high demand situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to work on various projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of BDO tax administration and tax practice goals, objectives, and initiatives.
• Ability to manage highly confidential information

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $75,000 - $108,000

Maryland Range: $75,000 - $108,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $108,000

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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"