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BDO USA

Tax Managing Director, Alternative Investments

BDO USA, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview Job Title

This role in our Alternative Investments practice assists in providing tax compliance & consulting services to our Venture Capital, Private Equity, Hedge Fund, and Real Estate clients.

Responsibilities

Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual ("TQM").

Applies understanding of client's unique set of circumstances, documentation, and / or other requirements mandated by law and prepares required filings (tax returns) using a system of review and documentation to ensure that the client is in full compliance, while keeping the client's tax and reporting burden's as low as possible;

Ensures all data needed to comply with filing requirements are collected; identifies and properly communicates missing items to prepare return;

Utilizes Firm compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax prep process

Effectively collaborates with Principals, Senior Managers, Managers, Tax Seniors, and Associates on completion of project (follow-up with Open items list)

Delivers high quality federal, state, and international tax compliance services

Leads complex engagements with a team of tax professionals

Manages the engagement, including billing, collections, and the budget for projects

Builds and manages client relationships; assist in developing new clients and opportunities

Ensures / Documents client work and conclusions in the client tax file

Tax Consulting

Identifies, develops, recommends, and implements efficient and effective tax strategies

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages teams of Senior Managers, Managers, Tax Seniors, and Associates

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, required

Master's Degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred

Experience

Ten (10) or more years of relevant tax experience and / or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting / professional services experience, required

Financial Services industry experience supporting Alternative Investment funds including : Venture Capital, Private Equity, Real Estate, and Hedge Funds, preferred

Proficiency in the taxation of partnerships, preferred

License / Certifications

CPA or Licensed Attorney, or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent, required

CFP or Masters in Tax, preferred

Software

Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat, preferred

Experience with tax research databases, preferred

Proficient in tax compliance process software, preferred

Language: N / A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Ability to effectively delegate work as needed

Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills

Capacity to work well in a team environment

Capable of developing and managing a team of tax professionals

Ability to compose written tax advice

Capable of effectively developing and maintaining client relationships

Executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients

Individual 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.

California Range :

$190,000 - $335,000

Colorado Range :

$170,000 - $225,000

Illinois Range :

$175,000 - $250,000

Maryland Range :

$190,000 - $260,000

Massachusetts Range :

$205,000 - $300,000

Minnesota Range :

$170,000 - $250,000

New Jersey Range :

$190,000 - $300,000

NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range :

$200,000 - $245,000

Washington Range :

$180,000 - $240,000

Washington DC Range :

$205,000 - $300,000

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