Tax Senior Manager: Strategic Client Advisor

BDO USA, LLP; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a Core Tax Services Senior Manager in Indianapolis to lead complex tax matters, advise clients on implications, and drive strategic tax planning. You will oversee compliance, research, and ASC 740 implementations while mentoring a team of tax professionals.

The role requires extensive tax experience, strong communication, and demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and corporate tax strategy.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years of prior tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience required
• CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or EA (or equivalent) required
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and ability to manage client relationships

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance: ensure client compliance while minimizing tax and reporting burdens.
• Research: identify when research is needed and report analysis clearly.
• ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals: apply ASC 740 and Firm policies.
• Tax Consulting: develop and implement efficient tax methods to maximize client benefits.
• Tax Specialization: develop deep knowledge in one or more tax areas.
• Strategy Development: research and implement tax strategies and drive client outcomes.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Tax research

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Master's in Accountancy or Taxation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Tax research databases

Tax compliance software

Job description

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a Core Tax Services Senior Manager in Indianapolis to lead complex tax matters, advise clients on implications, and drive strategic tax planning. You will oversee compliance, research, and ASC 740 implementations while mentoring a team of tax professionals.

The role requires extensive tax experience, strong communication, and demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and corporate tax strategy.