BDO Global Washington , DC 20319
Posted 2 weeks ago
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, International Tax will collaborate amongst NTO professionals and with tax leadership to drive communication efficiencies.
A Tax Managing Director, NTO-A, International Tax serves as a technical resource to the BDO practice offices around the country with a focus on complex international tax issues. The Tax Managing Director, NTO-A, International Tax is a critical part of the firms Tax Services leadership team and in this capacity will act as source for guidance on complex tax questions and issues. The role will focus on developing in conjunction with our internal Tax Performance Engineering team a comprehensive model for use in analyzing and advising clients on key quantitative elements of U.S. international tax law (e.g.., GILTI, BEAT, foreign tax credit). This role will work closely with the NTO International Tax (ITS) Practice Leader to design and implement a go-to market strategy for the firm's ITS quantitative consulting initiatives.
Job Duties:
Tax Specialization
Lead development of BDO ITS quantitative analysis tool
Prepare and review slide decks, memorandums and opinions relating to international tax matters
Draft tax alerts for internal and external distribution on international tax developments (regulations, notices, cases, etc.)
Prepare and review technical materials for international tax trainings for the firm
Present at international technical trainings for the firm
Assist with drafting external articles on international tax matters
Assist practice offices in structuring complex cross-border transactions
Assist practice office with complex quantitative based consulting engagements
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 the day-to-day workload of Tax Managers, Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns on assigned engagements and reviews work product and ensures their technical development
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Tax Managers, Senior Associates and Associates and Interns
Acts as mentor to Tax Managers, Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns, as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education:
Experience:
Ten (10) or more years of experience in international taxation or related experience, required
Experience working with a global accounting firm office or large law firm, preferred
License/Certifications:
Software:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred
Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw preferred
Language:
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superior analytical and legal and tax research skills including building models and analysis of financial and numerical data
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to effectively manage a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Ability to prepare tax provisions and reviews
Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings as well as the most widely-used filing forms and awareness of other less widely used forms
Advanced understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation and law
Advanced knowledge and understanding of general calculations and cause / effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues
Strong legal writing background and familiarity with the IRAC method of analysis
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