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In this role, the Tax Managing Director, State and Local Taxation will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within their area of experience and specialization and maintaining key client relationships. Additionally, the Tax Managing Director, State and Local Taxation is a critical part of the office’s / region’s Tax Services leadership team, and will act as a source for guidance on complex tax questions and issues.\nJob Duties:\nResearchIdentifies all situations when research is necessary, and conducts appropriate investigation on identified topics\nAnalyzes researched facts and the sources utilized \nPrepares studies of tax implications and outlines alternative courses of action to clients\nPartners with other tax professionals to resolve complex and contentious matters\n\nTax ComplianceEnsures clients comply with applicable authorities while identifying options for minimizing the client’s tax and reporting burdens\nManages engagements to ensure engagement metrics are achieved\nCollaborates with Business Development team and other strategic parties to drive sales tax compliance service offerings\n\nTax ConsultingHandles all inquiries from federal and state agencies regarding all tax issues and questions\nDrafts responses to examiner questions and challenges\nMonitors implementations of work plans for tax consulting projects\nProvides recommended solutions by combining tax knowledge and knowledge of business / industry\n\nTax ControversyRepresents clients before any tax authority on contested issues\nResponds to all questions from federal or state agencies \n\nTax SpecializationActs as industry expert in SALT\nIdentifies cross-selling opportunities with other tax specializations\nManages SALT services provided to assigned clients\nDevelops tools and/or improvements allowing for enhance the efficiency or services of the SALT practice\n\nAccounting for Income Taxes - SFAS109Prepares tax accrual workpapers\n\nASC740-10Understands and applies industry standards, along with firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements as they relate to FAS 109 and FIN48\nRecognizes, measures and documents financial benefits to clients \n\nStrategy DevelopmentDevelops new or improved ideas to advance the position of clients, the firm or firm personnel through reduction in taxes or expenses or offering of non-tax benefits\nParticipates in relevant industry groups \nLeads marketing campaigns and external SALT initiatives\n\nOther duties as required\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nSupervises the day-to-day workload of SALT Senior Managers, Managers and Staff on assigned engagements, and reviews work product \nEnsures SALT Senior Managers, Managers and Staff are trained on all relevant tax software\nEvaluates the performance of SALT Senior Managers, Managers and Staff, and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development\nDelivers periodic performance feedback, and completes performance evaluations for SALT Senior Managers, Managers and Staff\nActs as Career Advisor to SALT Senior Managers, Managers and Staff, as appropriate\nQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting or other relevant field, required\nMaster’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or other relevant field, preferred\nJuris Doctorate, preferred\nExperience:\nTen (10) or more years of prior SALT experience, required \nPrior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis, required \nPrior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions, highly preferred\nPrior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations and partnerships, preferred\nLicense/Certifications:\nCPA certification or other relevant certification, preferred\nSoftware:\nProficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, preferred\nExposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools, preferred\nLanguage:\nN/A\nOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nSuperior analytical and research skills \nSolid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details\nAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment\nAbility to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously \nCapable of effectively managing a team of tax professionals, and delegating work assignments, as needed\nCapacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel \nAbility to encourage team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel\nExecutive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements\nAbility to successfully interact with professionals at all levels\nAdvanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tax services\nAdvanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings \nAdvanced knowledge and understanding of cause/effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues\nIndividual 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.\nNational Range: $157,500 - 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