Job Description

The Tax Senior Manager, Nonprofit (Senior Manager) is responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, and identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex nonprofit tax issues. In this role, the Senior Manager is charged with applying knowledge to understand potential tax disclosure, exemption, and unrelated business income issues. This role is also responsible for recognizing, communicating potential risks and potential changes in the tax policy, and making top-level decisions regarding filing, preparation and resolution of questions from federal/state agencies. In addition, the Senior Manager is a critical member of the regional Nonprofit Tax team and actively participates in the marketing and networking within an area of expertise and specialization while maintaining client relationships. Job Duties: Tax Compliance Ensures compliance with all applicable authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens. Conducts review of T/R’s and resolves all tax issues with clients; involves specialists where appropriate. Plans for early recognition of material tax and compliance issues and consults with the client and/or partner as appropriate. Reviews Forms 990, 990-PF and 990-T workpapers and disclosures for audited financial statements. Plans and reviews the tax process and the procedures to be performed to include: Budgeting and staffing. Monitoring engagement process and actual time incurred vs. budget with assistance of Senior. Timely billing including management of identified out-of-scope activity and communication to client. Timely collection of A/R. Manages client relationships/expectations in accordance with the project. Provides advice to clients in a timely manner. Research Identifies complex issues to be researched as needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the 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 the combination of tax knowledge and knowledge of business/industry to recommend solutions. Develops and implements a work plan to organize the Specialized Tax Services (STS) assistance on ongoing projects. Serves as a technical resource to peers within the region. Manages written or phone inquiries from federal and state agencies with little or no assistance. Ensures client service teams comply with Firm policy regarding Written Tax Advice (WTA). Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the Firm, or Firm personnel. Reviews studies of tax implications and offers clients alternative courses of action. Researches and implements nonprofit tax strategies. Identifies and leverages lessons learned on prior projects, and offers input on how to improve processes and methods. Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises RISE Nonprofit Tax Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers on all projects. Reviews work prepared by Nonprofit Tax team, and provides review comments. Trains Nonprofit Tax team on how to use all current software tools. Acts as a Career Advisor to Nonprofit Tax Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers. Schedules and manages workload of Nonprofit Tax Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers. Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Nonprofit Tax Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers. Trains Nonprofit Tax Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers on research skills. Frames projects and issues for effective delegation to Nonprofit Tax Associates and Senior Associates. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics OR Bachelor’s degree in any other focus area and a CPA certification, required. Master’s degree in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred. Experience: Eight (8) or more years of nonprofit tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience, required. Supervisory experience, required. License/Certifications: CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (EA), required. Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role, preferred. Software: Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, required. Experience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software, preferred. 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 compose written tax advice. Ability to effectively develop and maintain client relationships. Executive presence and the ability to act as the primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients. 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. NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $150,000 - $200,000 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. 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