Tax Managing Director, Private Client Services

BDO USA; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA in Kalamazoo is seeking a Tax Managing Director for its Private Client Services. This leadership role requires extensive experience and strong analytical skills to provide tax compliance and consulting for high-net-worth clients.

Responsibilities include overseeing tax engagements, reviewing complex returns, and advising clients on compliance strategies. A bachelor’s degree in relevant fields is essential, alongside necessary credentials like CPA or EA.

Competitive salary ranges apply based on location, emphasizing the importance of this strategic position.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience in accounting, finance, or law.
• Experience in private client services.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax and consulting engagements and manage client relationships.
• Review complex tax returns and provide feedback.
• Conduct advanced tax research.

Skills

Tax planning

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

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

Master’s degree in Accountancy or Taxation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Tax compliance software

Job description

Overview

Private Client Services at BDO is a boutique practice within our firm. We offer a high‑touch approach, serving high‑net‑worth individuals, their families, family offices, C‑Suite executives, athletes, entertainers, and others with complex tax and financial structures. The 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 Managing Director, Private Client Services (PCS) 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. The Tax Managing Director is a critical member of the office/region leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Leads tax and consulting engagements and teaches their team the skills needed to identify and address client needs, tax planning, and consulting opportunities
• Provides executive presence and acts as the primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolution to clients
• Reviews complex individual, trust, estate, S‑Corp, foundation, partnership, and gift tax returns and provides written and verbal feedback to preparers
• 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, clients, and advisors
• Expands their in‑depth understanding of tax concepts and knowledge through client engagements and current tax developments
• Prioritizes and reviews work to keep engagements on track
• Utilizes strong analytical, research and critical‑thinking skills as well as decision‑making skills to assist with client needs regarding individual and business decisions
• 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
• Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the firm, or firm personnel
• May be required to present complex strategies to clients and prospective clients
• Advises clients on tax implications and recommends alternative courses of action and identifies different methods of compliance
• Manages and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) as established by the business line
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 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 adviser 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

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Ten (10) or more years prior experience in accounting, finance, or law, required
• Expertise in the private client service area, required
• Prior supervisory experience, required
• Experience working in public accounting, 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 with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, 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, Lexis Nexis), preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Owns their own career and technical development
• Demonstrates self‑awareness, actively pursues projects and learning experiences to fill skill gaps
• Takes joint responsibility for the success of the practice
• Expresses themselves effectively verbally and in writing; synthesizes complex thoughts into clear, concise language and presents a cohesive narrative
• Communicates status to the client in line with client preferences; resolves client service issues in a timely, acceptable manner
• Behaves as part of the practice leadership group and is involved in practice matters such as recruitment, staff learning and development, scheduling, and retention
• Develops an in‑depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities for high‑net‑worth individuals and their families
• Has expert knowledge of application of standards
• Recognized as an industry expert in a specialized field of taxation
• Spends time building a network of key financial decision makers, referral sources, and recruits
• Seizes opportunities for new professional contacts when presented; actively networks professionally outside of BDO

Salary Ranges

California Range: $215,000 - $270,000
Colorado Range: $170,000 - $225,000
Illinois Range: $175,000 - $250,000
Maryland Range: $185,000 - $260,000
Massachusetts Range: $215,000 - $300,000
Minnesota Range: $170,000 - $250,000
New Jersey Range: $190,000 - $350,000
Ohio Range: $150,000 - $300,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $230,000 - $350,000
Washington Range: $180,000 - $240,000
Washington DC Range: $190,000 - $300,000

EEO Statement

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"