Tax Manager, Provision & Federal Taxes

Tax Manager, Provision & Federal Taxes

As part of Corporate Finance, the Tax Manager, Provision & Federal Taxes joins an expanding team focused on providing tax compliance and tax planning for the organization. Specifically, this individual is responsible for coordinating the annual tax provision process and leading the preparation of BDO USA, P.C. and its affiliates federal tax returns. The Tax Manager, Provision & Federal Taxes is also responsible for reviewing tax workpapers and returns prepared by the tax staff. The role includes facilitating tax projections for federal, state, and local income tax estimated payments, extensions, and budgets. Working through periodic federal income tax audits with a view towards obtaining no change results is another aspect of this role.

Acts as the lead over the company's tax provision process and coordinating the plan to prepare for and execute various tax projects within the tax department from beginning to end

Oversees the process of gathering the necessary data and information to prepare the corporate federal tax return

Leads the federal tax return preparation process using OneSource OIT or CorpTax

Coordinates the quarterly tax projections for federal, state, and local income tax estimated payments and tax extensions processes

Demonstrates the ability to research complex tax questions, communicate findings effectively, and implement results on various income tax returns

Assists in setting up and computing the US income tax provision and drafts the financial tax footnote disclosures, while assisting in the correspondence and support with external auditors

Acts as the primary contact for federal tax audits

Oversees and approves the reconciliation of various tax accounts within the general ledger and coordinates the associated JEs within the month end close process with the Senior Tax Accountants

Drives the process in getting the associated tax expense for budget purposes

Demonstrates the understanding and ability to execute the "BDO" Tax Manager Competencies

Other duties as required

Supervises a team of Senior Tax Accountants

Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance, preferred

Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred

Six (6) or more years of experience in public accounting tax team or a corporate tax department, required

Experience preparing Federal and State tax yearly tax provisions, required

Experience preparing Federal and State corporate income tax returns, required

Exposure to multi-state and international tax preparation, preferred

CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA), preferred

Expert in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, Excel and Word, required

Experience utilizing OneSource (OIT & OPT) or other CorpTax income tax software, required

Experience utilizing Oracle and OneStream or similar general ledger and consolidation tools, preferred

Ability to lead the execution of tax projects with limited supervision

Superior customer service skills

Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of BDO USA's activities as they relate to associated taxes positions

Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels within BDO USA

Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail

Ability to successfully multi-task while leading and overseeing within a group environment

Deep knowledge of federal and state income taxation and the management of fixed assets

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills