Global Employer Services Employment Tax Manager

Job Summary:A Specialized Tax Services (STS) Employment Tax Manager is responsible for assisting clients with setting up global payroll, managing US employment tax liabilities, minimizing global compliance risks, and identifying and recovering overpaid US employment taxes. The STS Employment Tax Manager provides written employment tax advice to clients, evaluates alternate courses of action to lessen employment tax burden and cost of compliance, and identifies potential changes in employment tax policy and regulations. In this role, the STS Employment Tax Manager will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within his/her area of experience and specialization and recognizing potential changes in tax policy and applying new policies to tax compliance. In addition, the STS Employment Tax Manager will work with the Core and Expatriate Tax Principals, Directors, and Senior Managers to provide employment tax expertise to their clients.Job Duties:ResearchIdentifies all situations when research is necessary and conducts appropriate investigation on identified topicsAnalyzes researched facts and the sources utilizedPrepares studies of US employment tax implications and outlines alternative courses of action to clientsPartners with other Core Tax and Specialized Tax Services professionals to resolve complex and contentious mattersTax ComplianceEnsures clients comply with applicable authorities while identifying options for managing client's' employment tax and reporting obligationsWorks with leadership to oversee various federal and state employment tax compliance efforts for clients (e.g., Forms 941/940, W2, state tax registrations, amended returns, etc.)Manages engagements to ensure engagement metrics are achievedCollaborates with Business Development team and other strategic parties to drive employment tax compliance and advisory service offeringsTax ConsultingHandles all inquiries from federal and state agencies regarding all employment tax issues and questionsAssists clients with multi-state employment tax compliance, including policy design and implementation, in relation to remote and mobile workersIdentifies federal and state employment tax overpayment and tax savings opportunities for clients in relation to M&A transactionsPerforms research on complex employment tax reporting and withholding scenariosIdentifies Employee Retention Credit and other COVID-19-related payroll tax credit opportunitiesMonitors implementations of work plans for employment tax consulting projectsProvides recommended solutions and instructions for proper payroll set-upTax ControversyRepresents clients before any employment tax authority on contested issuesResponds to all questions from federal or state agenciesDrafts responses to examiner questions and challengesTax SpecializationActs as an industry expert in STS Employment Tax ServicesIdentifies cross-selling opportunities with other tax specializationsManages STS Employment Tax Services provided to assigned clientsDevelops tools and/or improvements allowing for the enhancement and efficiency of the STS Employment Tax Services practiceStrategy DevelopmentDevelops new or improved ideas to advance the position of clients, the firm or firm personnel through the management of employment taxesParticipates in relevant industry groupsLeads marketing campaignsOther duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:Supervises the day-to-day workload of STS Employment Tax Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work productEnsures STS Employment Tax Senior Associates, Associates and Interns are trained on all relevant tax software and BDO templatesEvaluates the performance of STS Employment Tax Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional developmentDelivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for STS Employment Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and InternsActs as Career Advisor to STS Employment Tax Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriateQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:Bachelor's degree required; focus in Accounting, preferredMaster's degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D., preferredExperience:Five (5) or more years of prior experience in employment tax, related tax, consulting or payroll services experience, requiredExperience supervising employment tax professionals on a project or engagement basis, requiredExperience HRIS and third-party payroll service platforms (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft, ADP, UKG, etc.), preferredExperience with payroll processing and payroll operations, preferredLicense/Certifications:CPA certification or other relevant certification (such as Enrolled Agent), preferredSoftware:Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, preferredExposure to and familiarity with standard employment tax applications and research tools, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsSuperior analytical and research skillsSolid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on detailsAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environmentProven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneouslyCapable of effective managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as neededCapacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnelAbility to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnelExecutive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagementsAbility to successfully interact with professionals at all levelsAdvanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tax servicesAdvanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filingsAdvanced knowledge and understanding of cause/effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issuesIndividual 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.National Range: $79,800 - $168,000Maryland Range:

$79,800 - $168,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $79,800 - $168,000Washington DC Range: $79,800 - $168,000

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