BDO USA Experienced Career Site
Tax Experienced Senior, Private Client Services
BDO USA Experienced Career Site, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Tax Experienced Senior, Private Client Services
Job Description
Job Summary: Private Client Services at BDO is a boutique practice within our firm. Offering a high touch approach, we have extensive experience serving high net-worth individuals, their families, family offices, C‑Suite executives, athletes, entertainers, as well as other people with complicated tax and financial structures. The Private Client Services Practice is experienced in all aspects of estate, income, gift, and trust tax consulting and compliance; charitable giving and philanthropic foundations; executive compensation; and cash‑flow, retirement, and life insurance planning. A Tax Experienced Senior, Private Client Services (PCS) is responsible for utilizing their educational background and professional experience as well as their communication, time management, leadership, technical, business development, and people skills to provide tax compliance and consulting services to our high net‑worth clients. This role will work a sporadic and fluctuating work schedule. Job Duties: Participates in tax and consulting engagements and enhances skills identifying and addressing client needs, tax planning, and consulting opportunities Works directly with clients and their advisors to gather information needed to prepare tax returns Develops understanding of complex individual, trust, estate, S‑Corp, foundation, partnership, and gift tax returns, both Federal and State jurisdictions, while demonstrating the ability to follow instructions and actively seek feedback Reviews basic individual and trust tax returns and provides written and verbal feedback to staff and interns Analyzes tax notices received from government agencies and prepares initial drafts of response Identifies technical issues, conducts advanced tax research, and develops sound recommendations for PCS leadership Works in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment both independently and within a team dynamic Prioritizes and completes tasks Assists with PCS/firm contribution responsibilities including billing, recruiting, attendance and participation in CPE activities and training Builds new relationships with other professionals both inside and outside the firm Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise and manage the day‑to‑day work assignments of PCS Associates Provides verbal and written performance feedback to PCS Associates, as necessary Acts as mentor to PCS Associates Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, required; OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required Master’s degree in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred Experience: Three (3) or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience, required Experienced in private client services, preferred Prior basic supervisory experience, preferred License/Certifications: CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations), preferred Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role preferred Software: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat, required Experience with tax compliance process software (GoSystems, BNA Tax Planner, GoFileRoom, SurePrep), preferred Experience with tax research tools (BNA Portfolio, CCH IntelliConnect, Checkpoint and Lexis Nexis), preferred Languages : N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Strong self‑motivation with the ability to complete assigned projects and tasks Willingness to seek advise of appropriate supervisors regarding issues and questions related to assigned projects Owns their own career and technical development Excellent verbal and written communication skills Internally communicates the status of their work to their team; promptly responds to requests Leads by example, acting as a model for the firm’s core values Takes on challenges; sees tasks through completion, even if there are obstacles Can explain the future value of a strong internal and external professional network Maintains and grows their existing network (e.g. school contacts, other BDO professionals, and service providers) Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm Capability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients Willing to helps new hires (including interns) integrate, teaching them about their work, and making them feel like part of the team 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 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 *Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements. Locations 33 600 Anton Boulevard , Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, US
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Job Description
Job Summary: Private Client Services at BDO is a boutique practice within our firm. Offering a high touch approach, we have extensive experience serving high net-worth individuals, their families, family offices, C‑Suite executives, athletes, entertainers, as well as other people with complicated tax and financial structures. The Private Client Services Practice is experienced in all aspects of estate, income, gift, and trust tax consulting and compliance; charitable giving and philanthropic foundations; executive compensation; and cash‑flow, retirement, and life insurance planning. A Tax Experienced Senior, Private Client Services (PCS) is responsible for utilizing their educational background and professional experience as well as their communication, time management, leadership, technical, business development, and people skills to provide tax compliance and consulting services to our high net‑worth clients. This role will work a sporadic and fluctuating work schedule. Job Duties: Participates in tax and consulting engagements and enhances skills identifying and addressing client needs, tax planning, and consulting opportunities Works directly with clients and their advisors to gather information needed to prepare tax returns Develops understanding of complex individual, trust, estate, S‑Corp, foundation, partnership, and gift tax returns, both Federal and State jurisdictions, while demonstrating the ability to follow instructions and actively seek feedback Reviews basic individual and trust tax returns and provides written and verbal feedback to staff and interns Analyzes tax notices received from government agencies and prepares initial drafts of response Identifies technical issues, conducts advanced tax research, and develops sound recommendations for PCS leadership Works in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment both independently and within a team dynamic Prioritizes and completes tasks Assists with PCS/firm contribution responsibilities including billing, recruiting, attendance and participation in CPE activities and training Builds new relationships with other professionals both inside and outside the firm Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise and manage the day‑to‑day work assignments of PCS Associates Provides verbal and written performance feedback to PCS Associates, as necessary Acts as mentor to PCS Associates Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, required; OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required Master’s degree in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred Experience: Three (3) or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience, required Experienced in private client services, preferred Prior basic supervisory experience, preferred License/Certifications: CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations), preferred Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role preferred Software: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat, required Experience with tax compliance process software (GoSystems, BNA Tax Planner, GoFileRoom, SurePrep), preferred Experience with tax research tools (BNA Portfolio, CCH IntelliConnect, Checkpoint and Lexis Nexis), preferred Languages : N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Strong self‑motivation with the ability to complete assigned projects and tasks Willingness to seek advise of appropriate supervisors regarding issues and questions related to assigned projects Owns their own career and technical development Excellent verbal and written communication skills Internally communicates the status of their work to their team; promptly responds to requests Leads by example, acting as a model for the firm’s core values Takes on challenges; sees tasks through completion, even if there are obstacles Can explain the future value of a strong internal and external professional network Maintains and grows their existing network (e.g. school contacts, other BDO professionals, and service providers) Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm Capability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients Willing to helps new hires (including interns) integrate, teaching them about their work, and making them feel like part of the team 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 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 *Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements. Locations 33 600 Anton Boulevard , Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, US
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