Managing Director, National Tax Office Partnerships-Real Estate Focus

BDO USA, LLP
Grand Rapids, MI
$180K-$300K a year
Full-time

Job Description

Job Summary :

The BDO National Tax Office (NTO) Advisory practice provides technical leadership and support to firm client service professionals and alliance firms on tax matters, new legislation and Treasury guidance, articles on key tax issues and working with marketing and Tax quality control to ensure high level of information that is disseminated internally and externally.

The Tax Managing Director, NTO-A, Partnership Tax will collaborate amongst NTO professionals and with tax leadership to drive communication efficiencies.

A Tax Managing Director, NTO-A, Partnership Tax is responsible for developing standardized partnership technology to service and advise clients on the tax implications of their business objectives and various partnership specific items including but not limited to section 704(b) and taxable income allocations, capital account maintenance, liability analysis and allocations, section 734(b) and 743(b) adjustment calculations and Tax Receivable Agreement (TRA) calculations.

In this role the Tax Managing Director, NTO-A, Partnership Tax will apply their knowledge and experience to understand potential partnership taxation issues and assist in the preparation of partnership specific computations.

The Tax Managing Director, NTO-A, Partnership Tax is a critical member of the NTO Partnerships leadership team and actively participates in the marketing and business development of the group.

In addition, the Tax Managing Director, NTO-A, Partnership Tax develops and drives process improvement and team-building initiatives, maintains client relationships, and acts as a source of guidance to other team members.

Job Duties : Tax Specialization

Tax Specialization

Architects comprehensive solutions that address all facets of developing new business capabilities a) Strategy,

b) Organization / People, c) Processes / Controls, d) Technology / Enabling Tools

  • Leverages deep business domain expertise and understanding of inner workings of business functions to design customized technology and business solutions
  • Maintains and develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding partnership taxation
  • May organize and conduct, or participate in conducting effective external CPE training sessions in area of specialization, involving Firm specialists, at a minimum of once per year

Research

  • Identifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysis
  • Identifies complex issues to be researched by engagement team and provides research methodology for efficient research process
  • Trains associates, senior associates, and managers on research skills and helps to appropriately frame tax issues for analysis
  • Involves firm specialists, as appropriate

Tax Consulting

  • Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients' current and future taxes
  • Applies a combination of tax knowledge and knowledge of business / industry to recommend solutions
  • Maximizes client benefits, especially by decreasing client taxes, while managing risk
  • Implements applicable Firm strategies
  • Manages client expectations

Strategy Development

  • Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel, e.g., by reducing taxes or expenses or providing non-tax benefits
  • Researches and implements tax strategies, including experimentation with promising new strategies and ideas
  • Consistently makes suggestions as to how previous work products or approaches can be improved
  • May lead marketing campaigns, if applicable to role
  • Presents complex strategies to clients and prospective clients

Strengthening Our Firm

  • Actively participates in office, regional, and national client service efforts
  • Actively participates in national, regional, Firm, and Alliance meetings and supports related activities
  • Actively participates in national Industry initiatives
  • Ensures the national business line conforms with the Firm's technical standards by examining office review reports from the Director of Quality Control and Technical advisors

Risk Management

  • Displays appropriate knowledge of firm regulations and guidelines as stated in the firm's business line quality control manuals
  • Provides on-the-job training
  • Puts the interests of the Firm above the interests of a client when resolving issues
  • Engages BDO technical, tax, consulting, valuation, and other professionals to resolve client issues
  • Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • Supervises associates, senior associates, and managers on all projects
  • Reviews work prepared by associates, senior associates, and managers and provides review comments
  • Trains associates, senior associate, and managers on how to use all current software tools
  • Acts as a career advisor to associates, senior associates, and managers
  • Schedules and manages workload of associates, senior associates, and managers
  • Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates, senior associates, and managers

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Education :

  • Bachelor's Degree, required; focus in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, preferred
  • Master's Degree in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred

Experience :

  • Ten (10) or more years of prior relevant technology or tax systems experience and / or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting / professional services experience, required
  • Specialized partnership experience, required
  • Prior supervisory experience, required
  • Private equity experience, both fund and portfolio company levels, 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 :

  • Experience with systems such as Oracle, Thomson Reuters, ONESOURCE, Longview, Corptax or GoSystems, preferred
  • Experience with RPA tools ((UiPath, Blue Prism, PowerAutomate, Automation Anywhere, WinAutomation, etc.), preferred
  • Experience with ETL tools (Power Query, Power Pivot, Tableau Prep, etc.), preferred
  • Experience with visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.), preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, preferred
  • Language :
  • N / A
  • N / A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to effectively delegate work as needed
  • Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Ability to develop and manage a team of tax professionals
  • Ability to effectively develop and maintain client relationships
  • Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
  • Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with firm and client personnel and the ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
  • Ability to cultivate a positive team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of team personnel
  • Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements

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.

California Range : $180,000 - $300,000

Colorado Range : $180,000 - $300,000

NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $180,000 - $300,000

Washington Range : $180,000 - $300,000

Washington DC Range : $180,000 - $300,000

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 as a 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
  • BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional "benefits." Click here to find out more!
  • Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets

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