Unclaimed Property Tax Managing Director, State and Local Tax

Job Summary

The Tax Managing Director, State and Local Taxation is responsible for providing written tax advice to clients, evaluating and alternative courses of action to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, recognizing potential tax risks and identifying potential changes in tax policy and regulations. In this role, the Tax Managing Director, State and Local Taxation will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within their area of experience and specialization and maintaining key client relationships. Additionally, the Tax Managing Director, State and Local Taxation is a critical part of the office’s / region’s Tax Services leadership team, and will act as a source for guidance on complex tax questions and issues.

Job Duties

• Research Identifies all situations when research is necessary, and conducts appropriate investigation on identified topics Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized Prepares studies of tax implications and outlines alternative courses of action to clients Partners with other Core Tax and Specialized Tax Services professionals to resolve complex and contentious matters
• Tax Compliance Ensures clients comply with applicable authorities while identifying options for minimizing the client’s tax and reporting burdens Manages engagements to ensure engagement metrics are achieved Collaborates with Business Development team and other strategic parties to drive sales tax compliance service offerings
• Tax Consulting Handles all inquiries from federal and state agencies regarding all tax issues and questions Drafts responses to examiner questions and challenges Monitors implementations of work plans for tax consulting projects Provides recommended solutions by combining tax knowledge and knowledge of business / industry
• Tax Controversy Represents clients before any tax authority on contested issues Responds to all questions from federal or state agencies
• Tax Specialization Acts as industry expert in SALT Identifies cross-selling opportunities with other tax specializations Manages SALT services provided to assigned clients Develops tools and / or improvements allowing for enhance the efficiency or services of the SALT practice
• Accounting for Income Taxes – SFAS109 Prepares tax accrual workpapers
• ASC740-10 Understands and applies industry standards, along with firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements as they relate to FAS 109 and FIN48 Recognizes, measures and documents financial benefits to clients
• Strategy Development Develops new or improved ideas to advance the position of clients, the firm or firm personnel through reduction in taxes or expenses or offering of non-tax benefits Participates in relevant industry groups Leads marketing campaigns and external SALT initiatives
• Other duties as required

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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.

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