Tax & Compensation Strategy Senior Associate

BDO USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a GES Senior Associate to develop and implement tax optimization strategies for clients, including equity and deferred compensation taxation and individual and corporate income tax planning.

You will conduct research, prepare detailed reports, supervise associates and interns, review compensation data, and advise on compliance with evolving tax rules. Excellent English communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Business, Accounting, or Human Resources, preferred
• Master’s degree, preferred
• Two (2) or more years of prior work experience required; focus in compensation and/or strategic service consulting, preferred
• Certified Compensation Professional, CPA certification or other relevant certification, preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, preferred
• High proficiency in English, both verbal and written (including technical writing skills), preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Capable of effectively managing a team of professionals, and delegating work assignments as needed

Responsibilities

• Identifies situations requiring research and outlines issues and sources
• Analyzes researched facts and sources used
• Composes detailed reports of research findings
• Researches and assists with compensation planning and benchmarking for executive compensation models
• Ensures clients comply with authorities while identifying options for minimizing tax burdens
• Obtains required client information and documents work for review
• Reviews SEC filings and monitors executive compensation rules to advise clients on compliance
• Assists in studies of market practices and tax/regulatory activities to identify alternative actions
• Supervises day-to-day workload and reviews work of associates and interns
• Delivers performance feedback and assists in development of staff

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Research skills

Team leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/HR

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Statistical software

Job description

BDO USA is seeking a GES Senior Associate to develop and implement tax optimization strategies for clients, including equity and deferred compensation taxation and individual and corporate income tax planning.

You will conduct research, prepare detailed reports, supervise associates and interns, review compensation data, and advise on compliance with evolving tax rules. Excellent English communication and teamwork are essential.