BDO USA, LLP

Partnership Manager, Tax

BDO USA, LLP$90K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant field required; Master's degree in Taxation preferred.
  • 5+ years of public accounting experience in private client area (individuals, estates, partnerships, etc.) required.
  • CPA certification required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Detailed-oriented with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform tax planning, preparation, and research for Pass-Through clients.
  • Manage client engagements and review team members' work.
  • Provide timely client services to enhance satisfaction.
  • Conduct research and frame tax issues, reporting clear analyses.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve client positions and reduce taxes.
  • Supervise and train associates on projects, offering performance feedback.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships as the primary contact.

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing financial stake in firm growth with no employee contributions required.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
  • Flexible work environment fostering work-life balance.
  • Support for diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
  • Access to a comprehensive Total Rewards package beyond traditional benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Partnership Manager, Tax is responsible for providing tax and consulting services to our Pass-Through clients.

Job Duties:
  • Performs tax planning, preparation and research for Pass-Through business, manages client engagements, supervises and reviews work of team staff members, works closely with clients as well as internal managers and partners
  • Performs write-up of books and records for the business as well as composes written tax advice or responses to IRS inquiries
  • Contributes to client satisfaction by providing timely services and work product
  • Demonstrates an understanding of tax concepts and actively pursues increased tax knowledge through client assignments and current tax developments
  • 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")
      • Conducts top level review of T/R and resolves all tax issues with client; involves specialists where appropriate
      • Communicates any issues identified in tax accrual reviews with client and Assurance
      • Plans and reviews the tax process and the procedures to be performed to include:
        • Budgeting and staffing
        • Monitoring engagement process and actual time incurred vs. budget with assistance of Senior
        • Timely billing including management of identified out-of-scope activity and communication to client
        • Timely collection of A/R
      • Manages client relationships/expectations in accordance with the project
      • Provides advice to clients in a timely manner
  • Research
    • Identifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched and clearly and concisely reports the analysis
      • Applies most Firm and professional standards for preparation of written tax advice and tax returns
      • Involves firm specialists where appropriate
  • Strategy Development
    • Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel, e.g., by reducing taxes or expenses or providing non-tax benefits
      • Reviews studies of tax implications and offers clients alternative courses of action
      • Identifies and leverages lessons learned on prior projects, and offers input on how to improve processes and methods
  • Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for building a team of professionals by training and working together to serve our high net worth clients with timely responses to their needs
  • Supervises associates and senior associates on all projects
  • Reviews work prepared by associates and senior associates and provides review comments
  • Trains Associates and Seniors how to use all current software tools
  • Acts as a Career Advisor to associates and senior associates
  • Schedules and manages workload of associates and senior associates
  • Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting or other relevant field, required
  • Masters degree in Taxation, preferred

Experience:
  • Five (5) plus years of public accounting experience working in the private client area, i.e. working on individual, estate, partnership, S-corporation, trust, and private foundation tax/consulting clients, required

License/Certifications:
  • CPA certification, required

Software:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Language:
  • N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Detailed oriented
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to effectively delegate work as needed
  • Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills
  • Capable of developing and managing a team of tax professionals
  • Capable of effectively developing and maintaining client relationships
  • Executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients
  • Advanced knowledge and experience with subchapter K of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended
  • Working knowledge of and experience working with Targeted Capital Account Agreements
  • 704(b) Capital & Tax Capital account maintenance
  • 704(c) allocations
  • Knowledge of optional basis adjustments under sections 734 & 743
  • Knowledge of section 752 liability allocations

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: $110,000 - $150,000
Colorado Range: $95,000 - $130,000
Illinois Range: $105,000 - $130,000
Maryland Range: $113,000 - $120,000
Massachusetts Range: $120,000 - $130,000
Minnesota Range: $90,000 - $120,000
New Jersey Range: $115,000 - $140,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $125,000 - $160,000
Washington Range: $95,000 - $125,000
Washington DC Range: $120,000 - $140,000

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

  • Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
  • Empowering team members to explore their full potential
  • Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
  • Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
  • Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
  • BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional "benefits." Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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About BDO USA, LLP

BDO USA, LLP is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. BDO USA has more than 60 offices and over 5,000 employees throughout the United States. The company is a member of the BDO International network, which has more than 1,500 offices in over 160 countries.
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