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JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an Engineering Director, Product Technical Lead to lead the technology strategy and execution for BDO Tax Userverse—our end-to-end project management solution built on Dynamics and SharePoint Online in partnership with Microsoft. This role will oversee the architecture, engineering, and delivery of a platform that powers project operations across BDO Tax, with a strong emphasis on automation, AI integration, and seamless user experience. This role will lead building out high-performing product engineering teams in a global multi-site setup growing up to 30-50 engineers in the first 3 years.
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an Engineering Director, Product Technical Lead to lead the technology strategy and execution for BDO Tax Userverse—our end-to-end project management solution built on Dynamics and SharePoint Online in partnership with Microsoft. This role will oversee the architecture, engineering, and delivery of a platform that powers project operations across BDO Tax, with a strong emphasis on automation, AI integration, and seamless user experience. This role will lead building out high-performing product engineering teams in a global multi-site setup growing up to 30-50 engineers in the first 3 years.
The system supports high-level functionality including project planning, resource management, engagement tracking, and workflow automation—designed to streamline how tax professionals manage client work from initiation to delivery. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in cloud platforms (especially Microsoft), AI technologies, and enterprise-scale solution design. Prior experience in tax, particularly within large accounting firms or tax-focused product environments, is highly preferred. Prior experience on ERP and CRM solutions based on Salesforce, Microsoft and Oracle is also a plus. This role will lead building out high-performing product engineering teams in a global multi-site setup growing up to 50-100 engineers in the first 3 years.
Job Duties
Tax Technology Business Strategy
- Collaborates with senior tax leadership and Product Management leaders to define and execute development strategy for cloud-based tax products for a specific service line for e.g. Partnership, Corporate and Strategic Tax Services
- Oversees the technology strategy including architecture, engineering, product design and development within a DT&I product portfolio, ensuring alignment with company goals and delivery of high-quality solutions
- Develops and maintains standards, processes, and procedures to ensure product quality and business value
- Designs, builds and leads technology development teams with professionals who can excel in a cross-disciplinary environment, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability
- Drives the growth and professional development of team members, strategically determining resource and staffing needs
- Collaborates with BDO National IT regarding governance, infrastructure and security, and with BDO Global and BDO international member firms in the creation, maintenance and deployment of global solutions
- Designs, builds, and leads cross-disciplinary technology agile development teams, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability
- Collaborates with BDO National IT regarding governance, infrastructure, and security, and with BDO Global and international member firms for global solutions deployment
- Oversees the development of product portfolios, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards and business needs
- Serves as the technical architect for products and platform-level solutions, designing scalable, maintainable, and secure architectures for complex systems
- Applies customer experience and problem-solving skills to clarify requirements and validate initiatives
- Stays abreast of emerging technology trends in AI, Cloud and Data domains and evaluate their applicability to firm goals
- Ensures compliance with software development best practices, industry standards, and IT standards
- Ensures team and product compliance with all applicable risk and security standards and policies
- Ensures all DT&I products remain compliant with applicable service level agreements (SLAs)
Other duties as assigned
- Acts as a direct supervisor to team members, as assigned
- Acts as a career advisor and mentor to team members, as assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and Twelve (12) years of experience in the technology field, required; OR
- Bachelor's degree, required, with a focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, preferred, and ten (10) years of experience in the technology field, required
- Five (5) or more years of experience in a leadership role, managing development teams, preferred
- Experience managing product engineering teams with Twenty (20) or more people in a global multisite setup, preferred
- Experience delivering global scale technology solutions, preferred
- Experience interacting with client business leaders and IT professionals, preferred
- Experience working with a multinational remote team, preferred
- Experience developing and launching successful enterprise and/or SAAS products in the tax or accounting industry, preferred
- Extensive understanding of software architecture and engineering principles and patterns (e.g., microservices, serverless), preferred
- Experience with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies, preferred
- Experience managing projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, preferred
- Tax experience, preferred
- Microsoft Azure and Dynamics based product development experience, preferred
- Artificial Intelligence technologies, including GenAI and solution design and development using AI, preferred
- Experience in a professional services firm, preferred
- Cloud related technical certifications like AZ-900, preferred
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
- Extensive knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS GCP), AI platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL), preferred
- Expertise in multiple programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python) and frameworks, preferred
- Expertise in Azure DevOps and ServiceNow, preferred
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire, develop and motivate high-performing teams
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional ability to understand business requirement and strategy and determine best options for delivery
- Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, technologies, and leading practices
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of security best practices and performance management and optimization
- Ability to collaborate well with individuals at all levels and across functions
National Range: $235,000 - $320,000
Maryland Range: $235,000 - $320,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $235,000 - $320,000
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.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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