Job Opportunity
Manager – Tax, Alternative Investments
BDO | New York, NY | Chicago, IL
Job Summary
Assist in providing tax compliance and consulting services to the firm’s Venture Capital, Private Equity, Hedge Fund, and real estate clients. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. CPA, Licensed Attorney, or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent. 4+ years of prior tax experience.
Details
As a team member in our Alternative Investments practice, you will assist in providing tax compliance and consulting services to our Venture Capital, Private Equity, Hedge Fund, and real estate clients.
Duties:
Tax Compliance
* Ensure both that clients comply with all applicable authorities while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens; and self and client service teams comply with all firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM)
* Apply understanding of client’s unique set of circumstances, documentation, and/or other requirements mandated by law, and prepare 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 burdens as low as possible
* Ensure all data needed to comply with filing requirements are collected
* Identify and properly communicate missing items to prepare return
* Utilize the firm compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax prep process
* Effectively team with the Partner, Tax Seniors, and Associates on completion of project (follow-up with open items list)
* Deliver high quality federal, state, and international tax compliance services
* Lead complex engagements with a team of tax professionals
* Manage the engagement, including billing, collections, and the budget for projects
* Build and manage client relationships
* Ensure/Document client work and conclusions in the client tax file
Tax Consulting
* Assist with identifying, developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective tax strategies
Supervisory Responsibilities
* Manage and mentor the teams of Tax Seniors and Associates
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education
* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
* Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred
License/Certifications
* CPA, Licensed Attorney, or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent required
* CFP or Master’s in Tax preferred
Experience
* More than 4 years of prior tax 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
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
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Able to follow instructions as directed by the members of the Tax Team
* Takes appropriate actions without being asked
* Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues, problems related to compliance
* Solid verbal and written communication skills
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- Job Reference #: 7336
- Compensation: $ 150,000
- Min Education: BA/BS
- Min Experience: 4 years