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BDO USA, LLP

Global Employer Services-Expatriate Tax Manager

BDO USA, LLP, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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Job Summary The STS Expatriate Services Manager is responsible for advising clients on the international assignment structuring, presentation of researched conclusions and recommendations of alternative courses of action, and identifying various methods of complying with tax obligations. In addition, the STS Expatriate Services Manager is charged with marketing, networking and business development efforts within the industry and the Expatriate Services specialization.

Job Duties

Conducts arrival and departure tax meetings for expatriates and inpatriates, as required

Manages retention of long-term client relationships

Supervises client and service delivery expectations of global employees of corporate clients and individual engagements

Participates in the management of client fee arrangements

Reviews and signs U.S. individual income tax returns for inbound and outbound international assignees

Examines and approves international assignment cost projection calculations, compensation balance sheets, assignment cost projections, assignment agreements and equalizations

Acts as primary contact for assigned clients regarding communication and management of service

Communicates with clients and team members in writing, via phone and in person to conclude and sign tax returns for individual assignees

Identifies potential tax issues and evaluates and selects alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance

Recognizes and communicates potential risks, along with potential changes in tax policy and applies new policies to tax compliance

Conducts period client meetings

Manages resource allocation, workflow and resource utilization based on business need

Identifies when research is necessary

Frames issues to be researched;

Identifies sources of reliable and relevant information;

Analyzes facts and authorities; and

Reports the issues researched for various global tax and human resource management matters, as appropriate

Identifies issues and develops resolutions based on general knowledge and transfers resolutions into multiple tax functional specialties

Prepares correspondence on various global human resource management and individual tax issues.

Partners with Expatriate Services professionals on assigned projects, business development proposals, practice development challenges and client service matters, as needed

Assists in addressing routine questions from federal and state agencies, as needed

Attends professional development and training sessions on a regularly

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directs and supervises the workload of Expatriate Services Associates and Senior Associates on assigned projects

Review work prepared by Expatriate Services Associates and Senior Associates and provides review comments, as needed

Acts as a Career Advisor to Expatriate Services Associates and Senior Associates

Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Expatriate Services Associates and Senior Associates

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education:

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Human Resource Management, International Human Resource Manager or other related field, required

Advanced degree in Accounting, Tax or MBA (concentration in International Business or Human Resource Management), preferred

Experience:

Five (5) to eight (8) years of related work experience, required

Prior supervisory experience required

Prior study abroad or international work experience, preferred

License/Certifications:

Licensed CPA, attorney or enrolled agent

American Payroll Association (APA) member, beneficial

Society of Human Resource Management certification, beneficial

Software:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Prior experience working with various tax applications and research tools such as Go Systems, preferred

Language:

Fluency in foreign languages highly desired

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Possesses superior customer service skills

Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information

Capable of working and communicating effectively with professionals at all levels

Able to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects / tasks with an attention to detail

Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment

Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and the ability to apply analysis in determining appropriate next steps

Excellent computer skills and the aptitude to learn new software applications

Knowledge of the process of combining tax knowledge and knowledge of business/industry to recommend solutions

Possesses superior personnel development and delegation skills, including training / facilitation

Capable of effectively preparing and delivering presentations to clients and potential clients

Solid client development and relationship retention skills

Ability to compose written tax advice

Demonstrates professional demeanor in all business interactions and relationships

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.

National Range: $79,800 - $168,000

Maryland Range: $79,800 - $168,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $79,800 - $168,000

Washington DC Range: $79,800 - $168,000

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