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BDO USA

Tax Senior Manager, Private Client Services

BDO USA, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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– a boutique practice delivering high‑touch tax and financial services to high net‑worth individuals, families, family offices, C‑suite executives, athletes, and entertainers.

Job Summary As a Tax Senior Manager, Private Client Services (PCS), you will use your educational background, professional experience, and interpersonal skills to provide tax compliance and consulting services to our high‑net‑worth clientele. You will lead engagements, advise clients on complex tax matters, and contribute to the growth and success of the PCS practice.

Responsibilities

Manage tax and consulting engagements, identifying client needs and opportunities for planning and consulting.

Act as the primary client contact, presenting issues and resolutions with executive presence.

Review complex individual, trust, estate, S‑Corp, foundation, partnership, and gift tax returns, providing written and verbal feedback to preparers.

Direct communication with government agencies on matters of high complexity.

Identify technical issues, conduct advanced tax research, and develop sound recommendations for PCS leadership, clients, and advisors.

Continuously expand understanding of tax concepts through client engagements and current developments.

Prioritize and review work to keep engagements on track.

Utilize strong analytical, research, and critical‑thinking skills to assist with client business decisions.

Assist with PCS/firm contributions, including billing, recruiting, attendance, and participation in CPE activities and training.

Build and maintain relationships with BDO professionals and external sources.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise associates and senior associates on all projects.

Review work prepared by associates and senior associates, providing commentary.

Train associates and seniors on current software tools.

Act as a career advisor to associates and senior associates.

Schedule and manage the workload of associates and senior associates.

Provide verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates.

Education

Bachelor's degree required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics is preferred.

Master’s in Accountancy or Taxation is preferred.

Experience

Seven or more years of experience in accounting, finance, or law.

Experience in the private client service area.

Prior supervisory experience.

Experience in public accounting is preferred.

License/Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (EA), Attorney (admitted in the U.S.), or equivalent designations required.

Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to the role is preferred.

Software

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

Experience with tax compliance process software (GoSystems, BNA Tax Planner, GoFileRoom, SurePrep) is preferred.

Experience with tax research tools (BNA Portfolio, CCH IntelliConnect, Checkpoint, Lexis NEXIS) is preferred.

Languages

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Initiative

Owns career and technical development.

Manages client engagements, supervises, and reviews team work.

Communication

Communicates effectively in writing and verbally.

Maintains client relationships post‑engagement.

Leadership

Manages key performance indicators (KPIs).

Ensures accountability for team deadlines.

Technical Skills

Acts as internal technical resource.

Collaborates with tax authorities on notices and inquiries.

Business Development

Builds professional networks and referral sources.

Nets outside of BDO.

People Development

Supervises, trains, and coaches employees and advisees.

Salary

California: $146,000 - $200,000

Colorado: $120,000 - $185,000

Illinois: $140,000 - $190,000

Maryland: $150,000 - $180,000

Massachusetts: $150,000 - $206,000

Minnesota: $130,000 - $190,000

New Jersey: $155,000 - $200,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $190,000 - $225,000

Washington: $150,000 - $200,000

Washington DC: $162,000 - $190,000

About Us BDO is a global organization that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries. We are proud to be an employee‑stock‑ownership‑plan (ESOP) company and believe in putting people first by sharing our success with the entire workforce.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to Middle‑Market leaders through insight‑driven perspectives and community engagement.

Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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