Income Tax Managing Director, State and Local Tax Position Available In Suffolk, New York

Job Description:

The Tax Managing Director, State and Local Taxation isresponsible for providing written tax advice to clients, evaluatingand alternate courses of action to lessen tax burden and cost ofcompliance, recognizing potential tax risks and identifyingpotential changes in tax policy and regulations. In this role, theTax Managing Director, State and Local Taxation will be chargedwith marketing, networking and business development within theirarea of experience and specialization and maintaining key clientrelationships. Additionally, the Tax Managing Director, State andLocal Taxation is a critical part of the office’s / region’s TaxServices leadership team, and will act as a source for guidance oncomplex tax questions and issues.

Job Duties:

Research Identifiesall situations when research is necessary, and conducts appropriateinvestigation on identified topics Analyzes researched facts andthe sources utilized Prepares studies of tax implications andoutlines alternative courses of action to clients Partners withother Core Tax and Specialized Tax Services professionals toresolve complex and contentious matters Tax Compliance Ensuresclients comply with applicable authorities while identifyingoptions for minimizing the client’s tax and reporting burdensManages engagements to ensure engagement metrics are achievedCollaborates with Business Development team and other strategicparties to drive sales tax compliance service offerings TaxConsulting Handles all inquiries from federal and state agenciesregarding all tax issues and questions Drafts responses to examinerquestions and challenges Monitors implementations of work plans fortax consulting projects Provides recommended solutions by combiningtax knowledge and knowledge of business / industry Tax ControversyRepresents clients before any tax authority on contested issuesResponds to all questions from federal or state agencies TaxSpecialization Acts as industry expert in SALT Identifiescross-selling opportunities with other tax specializations ManagesSALT services provided to assigned clients Develops tools and/orimprovements allowing for enhance the efficiency or services of theSALT practice Accounting for Income Taxes – SFAS109 Prepares taxaccrual workpapers

ASC740-10

Understands and applies industrystandards, along with firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manualrequirements as they relate to FAS 109 and FIN48 Recognizes,measures and documents financial benefits to clients StrategyDevelopment Develops new or improved ideas to advance the positionof clients, the firm or firm personnel through reduction in taxesor expenses or offering of non-tax benefits Participates inrelevant industry groups Leads marketing campaigns and externalSALT initiatives Other duties as required

SupervisoryResponsibilities:

Supervises the day-to-day workload of STS SALTSenior Managers, Managers and Staff on assigned engagements, andreviews work product Ensures

STS SALT

Senior Managers, Managers andStaff are trained on all relevant tax software Evaluates theperformance of

STS SALT

Senior Managers, Managers and Staff, andassists in the development of goals and objectives to enhanceprofessional development Delivers periodic performance feedback,and completes performance evaluations for

STS SALT

Senior Managers,Managers and Staff Acts as Career Advisor to

STS SALT

SeniorManagers, Managers and Staff, as appropriate

Qualifications,Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree inAccounting or other relevant field required Master’s degree inAccounting, Taxation or other relevant field preferred JurisDoctorate preferred

Experience:

Ten (10) or more years of priorSALT experience required Prior experience supervising taxprofessionals on a project or engagement basis required Priorexperience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions high preferredPrior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations andpartnerships preferred

License/Certifications:

CPA certification orother relevant certification preferred

Software:

Proficient in theuse of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Wordpreferred Exposure to and familiarity with standard taxapplications and research tools preferred

Language:

N/A OtherKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills Superior analytical and research skills Solidorganizational skills, especially the ability to meet projectdeadlines with a focus on details Ability to successfullymulti-task while working independently or within a groupenvironment Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment andhandle multiple projects simultaneously Capable of effectivelymanaging a team of tax professionals, and delegating workassignments, as needed Capacity to build and maintain strongrelationships with internal and client personnel Ability toencourage team environment on engagements, and contribute to theprofessional development of assigned personnel Executive presenceand ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagementsAbility to successfully interact with professionals at all levelsAdvanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards toensure effective and efficient delivery of tax services Advancedknowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in taxfilings Advanced knowledge and understanding of cause/effect fortaxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issuesIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determinedafter consideration of numerous factors including but not limitedto the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, andgeography.

National Range:

$150,000 – $400,000

NYC/LongIsland/Westchester Range:

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