Tax Senior, Alternative Investments

BDO USA, LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the Alternative Investments sector is seeking a Tax Professional to provide compliance and consulting services to clients in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, and Real Estate. The role involves managing tax compliance and consulting, mentoring associates, and leading engagements to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of tax experience required.
• Experience in financial services supporting Alternative Investment funds preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with tax authorities while minimizing client burdens.
• Leads complex engagements with a team of tax professionals.

Skills

Communication

Tax Compliance

Tax Consulting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax Compliance Software

Job description

Job Summary:

This role in our Alternative Investments practice assists in providing tax compliance & consulting services to our Venture Capital, Private Equity, Hedge Fund, and Real Estate clients.

Job Duties:

Tax Compliance

• Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time 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").


• Applies understanding of client's unique set of circumstances, documentation, and/or other requirements mandated by law and prepares required filings (tax returns) using a system of review and documentation to ensure that the client is in full compliance, while keeping the client's tax and reporting burden's as low as possible;


• Ensures all data needed to comply with filing requirements are collected; identifies and properly communicates missing items to prepare return;


• Utilizes Firm compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax prep process


• Effectively collaborates with Manager and Associates on completion of project (follow-up with Open items list);


• Delivers high quality federal, state, and international tax compliance services


• Leads complex engagements with a team of tax professionals


• Manages the engagement, including billing, collections, and the budget for projects


• Ensures/Documents client work and conclusions in the client tax file

Tax Consulting

• Assists with identifying, developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective tax strategies

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Mentors teams of Associates

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, required; OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area AND CPA certification, required


• Master's Degree in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred

Experience:

• Two (2) or more years of tax experience, required


• Financial Services industry experience supporting Alternative Investment funds including: Venture Capital, Private Equity, Real Estate, and Hedge Funds, preferred


• Proficiency in the taxation of 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), preferred


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

Software:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat, preferred


• Experience with tax research databases, preferred


• Proficient in tax compliance process software, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Solid verbal and written communication skills


• Able to follow instructions as directed by members of Tax Team


• Takes appropriate actions without being asked


• Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues, problems related to compliance

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: $84,000 - $110,000

Colorado Range: $72,000 - $90,000

Illinois Range: $80,000 - $93,000

Maryland Range: $85,000 - $90,000

Minnesota Range: $75,000 - $84,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $115,000

Washington Range: $80,000 - $95,000

Washington DC Range: $95,000 - $98,000