Tax Managing Director, Core Tax Services

BDO USA; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Support for veterans and disabled

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Tax Managing Director to provide industry-specific tax advice and oversee compliance for clients. This leadership role involves supervising teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring adherence to tax regulations.

The ideal candidate will have significant tax experience, a CPA certification, and proven supervisory skills. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients across multiple industries.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of relevant tax experience required.
• CPA certification or equivalent needed.
• Prior supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients comply with tax regulations while minimizing burdens.
• Review and provide comments on work prepared by associates.
• Develop efficient methods to maximize client tax benefits.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Tax Research

Tax Consulting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

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

Master’s in Accountancy or Taxation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Tax Research Databases

Job description

The Tax Managing Director is responsible for applying industry-specific knowledge to advise clients on the tax implications of their business operations, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying alternative methods of complying with tax regulations, and serving as the primary client contact for complex tax issues. The role includes top‑level decisions regarding filing, preparation, and resolution of questions from federal and state agencies; participation in the office/region leadership team; direct supervision as final or secondary reviewer under the partner; and active involvement in marketing, networking, and business development.

Duties

• Tax Compliance
  • Ensure clients comply with all applicable authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens.
  • Ensure that Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) are followed by self and client service teams.
  • Manage engagements to achieve engagement metrics.
  • Practice hands‑on client service delivery.
  • Encourage team adherence to TQM policies, including engagement letters and documentation.
• Research
  • Identify when research is needed, frame issues clearly, and report analysis concisely.
  • Provide research methodology for efficient process.
  • Act as technical reviewer of WTAs in an area of expertise.
• ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals
  • Apply Firm policies and TQM regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.
  • Use technical expertise on income tax provisions in international tax, valuation allowance credits, business combinations, and stock‑based compensation.
  • Review and apply income tax provisions efficiently.
• Tax Consulting
  • Develop, recommend, and implement efficient methods to maximize client benefits and reduce current and future taxes.
  • Apply expert knowledge of business and industry to recommend solutions and maximize firm results.
  • Apply general knowledge across multiple tax specialties (International, SALT, Estate Planning) for issue resolution.
• Tax Specialization
  • Develop in‑depth technical knowledge of one or more areas of taxation (e.g., corporate, pass‑through, state/local, international).
  • Possess expert knowledge of standards and recognized as an industry expert in a specialized field.
  • Advise clients on tax implications, recommend alternative actions, and identify compliance methods.
• Strategy Development
  • Introduce and develop new or improved ideas to improve client and firm positions, such as reducing taxes or expenses.
  • Present complex strategies to clients and prospective clients as required.
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise associates, senior associates, and managers when required.
• Review work prepared by associates and senior associates and provide review comments.
• Act as a Career Advisor to associates, senior associates, and managers.
• Schedule and manage workload of associates, senior associates, and managers.
• Provide verbal and written performance feedback to team members.

Education

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

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ten or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience required.
• Industry expertise in one or more tax specialties preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience required.

License/Certifications

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

Software

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

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective delegation skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills, as well as decision‑making skills.
• Capacity to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to develop and manage a team of tax professionals.
• Ability to compose written tax advice.
• Capability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients.

Salary Range

California: $190,000 – $335,000
Colorado: $185,000 – $225,000
Illinois: $175,000 – $250,000
Maryland: $185,000 – $260,000
Massachusetts: $215,000 – $300,000
Minnesota: $170,000 – $250,000
New Jersey: $190,000 – $350,000
Ohio: $150,000 – $300,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $230,000 – $350,000
Washington: $196,400 – $249,400
Washington DC: $190,000 – $300,000

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.