BDO USA, LLP
Tax Manager, International Tax Services
BDO USA, LLP, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
Job Summary:An Tax Manager, International Tax Services is responsible for advising multinational clients in a large variety of industries of the tax implications relating to their business objectives, recommending alternate courses of action, as well as identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations. In this role, the International Tax Manager will be charged with advising clients on a broad spectrum of international tax matters including tax planning, research, quantitative analysis, modeling of tax impacts of planning and international tax compliance. The Tax Manager, International Tax Services will manage international tax consulting projects for multinational businesses including identifying planning and optimization needs, developing solutions, communicating to the client in a non-technical manner while managing risk and coordinating the overall implementation process between the client, BDO internal services teams, BDO member firms globally and outside advisors. The Manager will also assess international tax filing obligations for the multinational structure(s), reviewing the international tax returns and overseeing the international tax compliance process, where appropriate, in addition to reviewing/developing tax technical positions. This role will also serve as a career advisor, train, and develop tax associates in addition to marketing, networking, and business development within area of experience.Job Duties:Tax Consulting:
Assists clients and BDO client service teams in developing ideas, structures, and transactions - with a focus on international mattersInterprets existing and new tax laws and client facts to maximize client benefits and identifies need for other expert resources, internal and external, to assist where necessaryCoordinates with foreign BDO officesCoordinates completion of any international tax compliance/reporting requirements with client service team created through consulting engagementAssists in managing client expectationsUnderstands, develops, and maintains workplans for tax consulting projectsIdentifies financial reporting and cash tax impact of various consulting engagementsApplies basic knowledge and understanding of transfer pricing and foreign tax regimes
Tax Specialization:
Applies an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical international tax issues and opportunities and explores specializing in one or more international tax areasOrganizes and conducts effective internal training sessions in the area of specializationDevelops knowledge base of and personal network with professionals in selected foreign jurisdictions
Research:
Identifies complex situations when research is necessary providing an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conductedAnalyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a detailed report of the research findingsPrepares Written Tax Advice (WTA) and confers with National Tax Office as appropriate
Tax Compliance:
Assists in managing client engagementsAssists in conducting detailed review of international aspects of U.S. tax reporting and other client supplied data and identifies basic issues throughout the engagementApplies an in-depth knowledge of U.S. tax compliance and other filing requirements as they relate to a client's international operations, structures, and transactions
Tax Controversy:
Represents clients before the IRS on contested issues, as appropriate, and with assistance and guidance from senior international tax professionals
ASC 740-10:
Applies standards, firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirementsAssists in reviewing international aspects of tax provisions including coordination of BDO colleagues in non-US jurisdictionsTrains others in international tax aspects of ASC 740
Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervises the day-to-day workload of International Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns on assigned engagements and reviews work product and ensures their technical developmentDelivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for International Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and InternsActs as mentor to International Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns, as appropriateQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Accounting or another business related major, preferredJuris Doctorate degree, LLM and/or MST/MBT, preferredExperience:Four (4) or more years of prior experience in corporate tax, international tax or legal professional services or equivalent experience through an advanced degree program, requiredExperience in international tax, requiredPrior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis, preferredLicense/Certifications:CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ("EA") (or the equivalent of one of these designations), requiredSoftware:Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferredExperience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw, preferredLanguage:N/AOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to communicate complex technical items to target audience so that relevant issues are clearly understoodSuperior analytical and legal and tax research skills including building models and analysis of financial and numerical dataStrong organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on detailsAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environmentAbility to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneouslyAble to effectively manage a team of tax professionals and delegate work assignments as neededBuild 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 sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings as well as the most widely used filing forms and awareness of other less widely used formsAdvanced understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and lawPossesses a working knowledge of the application of standards that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products in the taxation fieldIndividual 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 - $168,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $79,800 - $168,000Washington DC Range: $79,800 - $168,000
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Assists clients and BDO client service teams in developing ideas, structures, and transactions - with a focus on international mattersInterprets existing and new tax laws and client facts to maximize client benefits and identifies need for other expert resources, internal and external, to assist where necessaryCoordinates with foreign BDO officesCoordinates completion of any international tax compliance/reporting requirements with client service team created through consulting engagementAssists in managing client expectationsUnderstands, develops, and maintains workplans for tax consulting projectsIdentifies financial reporting and cash tax impact of various consulting engagementsApplies basic knowledge and understanding of transfer pricing and foreign tax regimes
Tax Specialization:
Applies an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical international tax issues and opportunities and explores specializing in one or more international tax areasOrganizes and conducts effective internal training sessions in the area of specializationDevelops knowledge base of and personal network with professionals in selected foreign jurisdictions
Research:
Identifies complex situations when research is necessary providing an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conductedAnalyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a detailed report of the research findingsPrepares Written Tax Advice (WTA) and confers with National Tax Office as appropriate
Tax Compliance:
Assists in managing client engagementsAssists in conducting detailed review of international aspects of U.S. tax reporting and other client supplied data and identifies basic issues throughout the engagementApplies an in-depth knowledge of U.S. tax compliance and other filing requirements as they relate to a client's international operations, structures, and transactions
Tax Controversy:
Represents clients before the IRS on contested issues, as appropriate, and with assistance and guidance from senior international tax professionals
ASC 740-10:
Applies standards, firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirementsAssists in reviewing international aspects of tax provisions including coordination of BDO colleagues in non-US jurisdictionsTrains others in international tax aspects of ASC 740
Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervises the day-to-day workload of International Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns on assigned engagements and reviews work product and ensures their technical developmentDelivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for International Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and InternsActs as mentor to International Tax Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns, as appropriateQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Accounting or another business related major, preferredJuris Doctorate degree, LLM and/or MST/MBT, preferredExperience:Four (4) or more years of prior experience in corporate tax, international tax or legal professional services or equivalent experience through an advanced degree program, requiredExperience in international tax, requiredPrior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis, preferredLicense/Certifications:CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ("EA") (or the equivalent of one of these designations), requiredSoftware:Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferredExperience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw, preferredLanguage:N/AOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to communicate complex technical items to target audience so that relevant issues are clearly understoodSuperior analytical and legal and tax research skills including building models and analysis of financial and numerical dataStrong organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on detailsAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environmentAbility to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneouslyAble to effectively manage a team of tax professionals and delegate work assignments as neededBuild 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 sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings as well as the most widely used filing forms and awareness of other less widely used formsAdvanced understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and lawPossesses a working knowledge of the application of standards that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products in the taxation fieldIndividual 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 - $168,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $79,800 - $168,000Washington DC Range: $79,800 - $168,000
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