Senior Manager, Accounting Methods

$95,000 - $250,000/Yr

BDO - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Dallas, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The STS Accounting Methods group at BDO USA LLP plays a crucial role in assisting companies with optimizing their federal tax accounting methods. This includes areas such as IRC 263(A) capitalization, depreciation accounting methods, expense acceleration, and revenue deferral. As part of BDO's Specialized Tax Services (STS) business, the Accounting Methods group is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of federal, state, and international tax law. In the role of STS Tax Senior Manager, Accounting Methods, you will be instrumental in achieving BDO's core purpose of helping people thrive every day. This involves working closely with both public and private companies to identify federal tax benefits and rectify any federal tax exposures. The clientele spans various industries, including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, architecture/engineering services, and consumer products. This position offers a unique opportunity to innovate and collaborate with BDO colleagues across different business lines, as well as with client leaders in tax, accounting, finance, operations, software, manufacturing, and supply chain departments. As a Senior Manager, you will pursue opportunities to enhance your skills in all aspects of professional service, including technical expertise, interpersonal communication, project management, practice management, and business development. This role is not only about managing tax compliance but also about providing strategic tax consulting and developing new ideas and strategies to advance client positions and the firm’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify situations requiring investigation and prepare studies of tax implications.
• Ensure clients comply with applicable tax authorities and identify options for minimizing tax burdens.
• Develop and implement solutions to maximize clients' tax benefits and stay informed of legal developments affecting tax accounting methods.
• Represent clients before tax authorities and respond to inquiries regarding tax accounting methods issues.
• Supervise and review the work of STS Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates, ensuring they are well-trained and evaluated effectively.
• Exhibit thought leadership in Tax Accounting Methods and develop marketing strategies for client acquisition.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance preferred.
• Seven or more years of prior Federal tax client service experience required.
• Prior experience supervising tax consulting professionals required.
• CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; experience with tax-related software preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Prior experience with accounting methods preferred.
• Prior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions preferred.
• Prior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and client service.