Tax Manager, Private Client Services

BDO USA; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Job summary

BDO USA in Stamford, CT, is seeking a Tax Manager in Private Client Services to provide tax compliance and consulting to high-net-worth clients. You will lead engagements, supervise staff, and work with clients and their advisors to gather information for tax returns.

The role requires CPA/EA or attorney credentials, a strong background in accounting/tax, and proficiency with MS Office and tax software. Experience in private client services is preferred, with opportunities for business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, required.
• Master’s degree in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in accounting, finance, or law, required.
• Experience in public accounting or private client service, preferred.
• CPA/EA credential or attorney license (or equivalent) required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and tax software; experience with tax research tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages tax and consulting engagements and identifies client needs and opportunities.
• Gathers information from clients and advisors to prepare tax returns.
• Reviews returns across individuals, trusts, estates, S-Corps, foundations, partnerships, and gifts.
• Communicates with government agencies on complex matters.
• Performs advanced tax research and provides recommendations to PCS leadership.
• Expands knowledge through client engagements and current tax developments.
• Prioritizes tasks and collaborates with team to complete work.
• Supports PCS or firm with billing, recruiting, and training activities.
• Builds and maintains relationships with clients and external sources.

Skills

Client communication

Leadership

Time management

Business development

People development

Tax expertise

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree in Accountancy or Taxation

Tools

GoSystems

GoFileRoom

BNA Tax Planner

LexisNexis

CCH IntelliConnect

Excel

Word & PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Private Client Services at BDO is a boutique practice within our firm. Offering a high touch approach, we have extensive experience serving high net-worth individuals, their families, family offices, C-Suite executives, athletes, entertainers, as well as other people with complicated tax and financial structures. The Private Client Services Practice is experienced in all aspects of estate, income, gift, and trust tax consulting and compliance; charitable giving and philanthropic foundations; executive compensation; and cash-flow, retirement, and life insurance planning.

Job Summary

A Tax Manager, Private Client Services is responsible for utilizing their educational background and professional experience as well as their communication, time management, leadership, technical, business development, and people skills to provide tax compliance and consulting services to our high net-worth clients.

Job Duties

• Manages tax and consulting engagements and enhance skills allowing you to identify and address client needs, tax planning, and consulting opportunities
• Works directly with clients and their advisors to gather information needed to prepare tax returns
• Reviews individual, trust, estate, S-Corp, foundation, partnership, and gift tax returns and provides written and verbal feedback to staff and interns
• Directs communication with government agencies for matters of the highest complexity
• Identifies technical issues, conducts advanced tax research, and develops sound recommendations for PCS leadership
• Develops and expands your understanding of tax concepts and knowledge through client engagements and current tax developments
• Prioritizes and completes tasks both individually and with a team
• Assists with PCS/firm contribution responsibilities including billing, recruiting, attendance and participation in CPE activities and training
• Builds new relationships and maintains existing relationships with BDO professionals and external sources

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises associates and senior associates on all projects
• Reviews work prepared by associates and senior associates and provide review comments
• Trains Associates and Seniors how to use all current software tools
• Acts as a Career Advisor to associates and senior associates
• Schedules and manages workload of associates and senior associates
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates

Education

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree, required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, preferred
• Master’s degree in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred

Experience

• Five (5) or more years prior experience in accounting, finance, or law, required
• Experience working in public accounting, or the private client service area, preferred

License/Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant credential, Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (EA) credential, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or the equivalent of one of these designations, required
• Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role, preferred

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat, required
• Experience with tax compliance process software (GoSystems, BNA Tax Planner, GoFileRoom, SurePrep), preferred
• Experience with tax research tools (BNA Portfolio, CCH IntelliConnect, Checkpoint and Lexis Nexis), preferred

Languages

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Initiative
  • Owns their own career and technical development; demonstrates self-awareness, actively pursues projects and learning experiences to fill in their technical knowledge gaps
  • Manages client engagements, supervises, and reviews work of team members
• Communication
  • Expresses themselves effectively verbally and in writing; takes complex thoughts, synthesizes them into works using clear, concise language, and presents a cohesive narrative
  • Maintains communication with clients even after the work is complete to ensure quality service and maintain a relationship for future work
  • Resolves client service issues in a timely and acceptable manner
• Leadership
  • Supports a collaborative and team‑oriented environment while pushing themselves, their peers, and their teams for strong results and quality work
  • Ability to act as primary client contact for return preparation and coordination with client and engagement team on other client tax matters
• Business Development
  • Seizes opportunities for new professional contacts when presented; Actively networks professionally outside of BDO
  • Involves firm specialists and other business lines to increase cross service opportunities
• People Development
  • Supervises, develops, and trains employees
  • Acts as a mentor to associates and senior associates
  • Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates

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.

California Range: $112,000 - $150,000

Colorado Range: $111,500 - $130,000

Illinois Range: $105,000 - $130,000

Maryland Range: $113,000 - $120,000

Massachusetts Range: $120,000 - $127,000

Minnesota Range: $90,000 - $120,000

New Jersey Range: $115,000 - $140,000

Ohio Range: $105,000 - $150,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $125,000 - $150,000

Washington Range: $110,000 - $125,000

Washington DC Range: $120,000 - $140,000

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, 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