Tax Managing Director, Core Tax Services

BDO USA; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Tax Managing Director located in Omaha, Nebraska. This pivotal role involves advising clients on the tax implications of their business activities while leading teams and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. With over 10 years in tax and public accounting, you'll supervize teams and help implement strategies to minimize tax burdens.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, preferably has a Master’s in Taxation, and possesses a CPA or equivalent certification. The position offers competitive compensation and the chance to work in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting or professional services.
• Strong knowledge in one or more tax specialties and prior supervisory experience.
• CPA, attorney certification, or IRS Enrolled Agent required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tax implications of business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations while minimizing liabilities.
• Lead and supervise tax teams and engagements effectively.

Skills

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Research skills

Team management

Client relationship management

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

Job Description

The Tax Managing Director is responsible for applying industry specific knowledge to advise clients on the tax implications of their business objects, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues. The role involves understanding potential tax issues, recognizing, communicating potential risks and changes in tax policy, and making top-level decisions regarding filing, preparation and resolution of questions from federal and state agencies. The Tax Managing Director is also a critical member of the office/region leadership team, providing direct supervision as either a final or secondary reviewer under the partner, and actively participating in marketing, networking and business development while maintaining client relationships.

Job Duties

• Tax Compliance
  • Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities while minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”).
  • Manages engagements to achieve engagement management metrics.
  • Practices hands‑on client service delivery.
  • Encourages the team’s adherence to TQM policies, including engagement letters, documentation, etc.
• Research
  • Identifies when research is needed, frames issues to be researched, and reports the analysis clearly and concisely.
  • Identifies complex issues for the engagement team, provides research methodology for an efficient research process.
  • Serves as a technical reviewer of WTAs in an area of expertise, as applicable to the role.
• ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals
  • Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.
  • Applies technical expertise regarding income tax provisions in areas such as international tax, valuation allowance credits, business combinations, and stock‑based compensation issues.
  • Reviews and applies income tax provision efficiently.
• Tax Consulting
  • Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing current and future taxes.
  • Applies expert knowledge of the process of combining tax knowledge and knowledge of business/industry to recommend solutions and maximize results.
  • Applies general knowledge of multiple tax specialties (e.g., International, SALT, Estate Planning) for issue identification and resolution.
• Tax Specialization
  • Develops an in-depth understanding of technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation, e.g., individual, corporate, property, sales, corporate, pass‑through, state and local, international, expatriate, transfer pricing, credits and incentives, compensation and benefits, accounting methods, R&D tax benefits.
  • Has expert knowledge of application of standards.
  • Recognized as industry expert in a specialized field of taxation.
  • Uses expertise to advise clients on tax implications and recommend alternative courses of action and different methods of compliance.
• Strategy Development
  • Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel, e.g., by reducing taxes or expenses or providing non‑tax benefits.
  • Depending on the specific role may present complex strategies to clients and prospective clients.
• Other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Ability to supervise associates, senior associates and managers as the situation dictates.
• Reviews work prepared by associates and senior associates and provides review comments.
• Acts as a career advisor to associates, senior associates and managers.
• Schedules and manages workload of associates, senior associates and managers.
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates, senior associates and managers.

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

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively delegate work as needed.
• Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision‑making skills.
• Capacity to work well in a team environment.
• Capable of developing and managing a team of tax professionals.
• Ability to compose written tax advice.
• Capable of effectively developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients.

Experience

• Ten (10) 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 specialty preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience required.

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.
• Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to the role preferred.

Software

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

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

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.