Tax Experienced Manager, Accounting Methods

BDO USA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Tax Experienced Manager in Accounting Methods to help clients optimize federal tax positions and identify exposures. The role collaborates with tax, accounting, and finance leaders across industries, while developing expertise in tax methods and strategy.

Candidates should have 4+ years of federal tax experience, CPA/JD/EA preferred, and strong communication, analytics, and leadership skills. This is a senior engagement role within the Specialized Tax Services group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance required; Master’s preferred.
• J.D. or CPA/EA licensure preferred.
• 4+ years Federal tax client service experience required; supervising experience required.

Responsibilities

• Identify tax research needs and prepare memos and client-ready analyses.
• Ensure client tax compliance and identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop tax consulting solutions to maximize benefits for clients.
• Represent clients in tax controversy and coordinate with firm specialists.
• Develop strategy and mentor junior staff; oversee engagements and deliverables.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Research skills

Project management

relationship building

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Tax/Finance

Master’s degree (preferred)

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Caseware

GoSystems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Accounting Methods group helps companies optimize their federal tax accounting methods, including IRC 263(A) capitalization, depreciation accounting methods, expense acceleration and revenue deferral. Accounting Methods is part of BDO’s Specialized Tax Services business, which is composed of various tax consulting practices designed to help companies comply with specific areas of federal, state, and international tax law.

Job Summary

As a Tax Experienced Manager, Accounting Methods, you will help achieve BDO’s core purpose—Helping People Thrive Every Day—by helping both public and private companies identify federal tax benefits and correct federal tax exposures. Our clients are leaders in industries such as technology, manufacturing, healthcare, architecture/engineering services, and consumer products. As an Accounting Methods Experienced Manager, you will have the opportunity and charge to innovate, collaborate with fellow BDO colleagues in all of our business lines, as well as with our clients’ leaders in tax, accounting, and finance, and also in their operations, software, manufacturing, and supply chain departments.

The Tax Experienced Managers, Accounting Methods pursue opportunities to enable them to gain and improve their skills in every aspect of professional service, including technical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, project management, practice management, and business development.

Research

• Identifies all situations where research is necessary and conducts appropriate investigation on identified topics
• Confirms accuracy of facts and sources where appropriate
• Prepares studies of tax implications and outlines alternative courses of action to clients
• Composes effective research memos in support of projects / transactions
• Develops effective presentations for marketing and sales opportunities

Tax Compliance

• Ensures clients comply with applicable authorities
• Identifies options for minimizing client tax and reporting burdens
• Identifies “gray areas” and communicates related risks to partners
• Completes appropriate workpapers and tax returns forms
• Ensures firm risk management and tax quality control standards and protocols are met
• Communicates with clients and appropriate Core Tax Services, Assurance, and Consulting personnel regarding any issues

Tax Consulting

• Develops, recommends, and implements solutions to provide clients maximum tax benefits
• Stays informed of new legal and factual developments affecting clients’ tax accounting methods positions and identifies and communicates with partners about effective approaches to optimize these positions
• Identifies and assists in maximizing all potential tax accounting methods benefits
• Identifies process improvements regarding, e.g. the processes of identifying, documenting, and supporting Accounting Methods on exam and at appeals

Tax Controversy

• Represents clients before tax authorities
• Responds effectively to inquiries from federal and state tax authorities regarding tax accounting methods issues and questions

Tax Specialization

• Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding tax accounting methods
• Identifies client opportunities and issues having to do with tax specializations other than accounting methods

Strategy Development

• Develops new or improved ideas and strategies to advance the position of clients, the firm or firm personnel
• Suggests marketing approaches for new client acquisition

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises and reviews the day‑to‑day work of Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements
• Ensures Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns are well trained in all required areas
• Evaluates the performance of Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance their professional development
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes constructive performance evaluations for Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns
• Acts as Career Advisor to Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates

Education

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree, required; degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance, preferred
• Master’s degree, preferred
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.), preferred

Experience

• Four (4) or more years of prior Federal tax client service experience, required
• Prior experience supervising tax consulting professionals, required
• Prior experience with accounting methods, preferred
• Prior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions, preferred
• Prior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships, preferred

License/Certifications

• CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations), required

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, preferred
• Experience with tax related software and research databases such as Caseware, GoSystems, and other comparable programs, preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the tax accounting methods area commensurate with the level of experience required above
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior analytical and research skills
• Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Capable of effectively managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with firm and client personnel and the ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Ability to cultivate a positive team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of team personnel
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements

Salary

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: $94,500 - $189,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $94,500 - $189,000

Washington DC Range: $94,500 - $189,000

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 our 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.

Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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”