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About the Role

A Tax Manager, State and Local Tax advises clients on tax implications related to business objectives, recommends alternative actions, and identifies methods for tax compliance. This role involves marketing, networking, and business development, staying updated on tax policy changes, and providing expertise to Core Tax Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers.

Responsibilities

Identifies complex situations requiring research and outlines the issue and research sources.
Analyzes research findings and composes detailed reports.
Develops relationships with state and out-of-state Department of Tax/Revenue personnel.
Conducts detailed reviews of tax returns, identifying significant state tax issues.
Composes responses to notices from state taxing authorities.
Provides assistance with exam support.
Drafts tax memorandums, tax opinions, and other documentation on various tax issues.
Applies applicable state tax consulting sub-specialties and confers with other tax professionals.
Determines tax planning processes.
Ensures tax engagement letters are adopted prior to engagement work and manages engagements.
Assists in the development of consultative selling strategies.
Manages client expectations.
Represents clients before tax authorities on contested issues.
Utilizes GoSystems, tax research databases, and other tax-related software.
Provides technical client service to multi-state companies with state and local tax issues.
Conducts negotiation of settlements, voluntary disclosure agreements, and state tax audit representation.
Drafts technical memoranda regarding state and local tax issues.
Prepares tax accrual workpapers.
Understands and applies industry standards, firm policies, and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements for FAS 109, FIN48, FAS5 for sales tax, and unclaimed properties.
Reviews studies of tax implications to identify alternative courses of action benefiting clients.
Develops new or improved ideas to advance client, firm, or personnel positions through tax/expense reduction or non-tax benefits.
Assists with researching potential tax strategies.
Suggests marketing approaches for new client acquisition.
Supervises the day-to-day workload of SALT Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product.
Ensures SALT Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns are trained on relevant tax software.
Evaluates the performance of SALT Senior Associates and Associates and assists in developing goals for professional development.
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for SALT Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns.
Acts as Career Advisor to SALT Senior Associates and Associates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; business focus preferred.
Master's degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D. preferred.
Four (4) years of prior experience in state and local/multistate experience or legal professional services or equivalent experience through an advanced degree program, required.
Prior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis, required.
Prior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions, preferred.
Prior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships, preferred.
CPA certification or other relevant certification, preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required.
Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools, preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Superior analytical and research skills.
Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
Ability to successfully multitask while working independently or within a group environment.
Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Capable of effectively managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments.
Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel.
Ability to encourage a 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.
Advanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards for effective and efficient delivery of tax services.
Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of cause/effect for taxable conditions on clients and potential tax issues.

Skills

State and Local Tax (SALT)
Tax Compliance
Tax Consulting
Tax Controversy
GoSystems
Tax research databases
Accounting for Income Taxes – SFAS109
ASC740-10
Microsoft Office Suite
Excel
Word
Tax applications
Research tools
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Organizational skills
Multitasking
Team management
Delegation
Relationship building
Client interaction
Professional development
Executive presence

Location

Maryland
NYC
Long Island
Westchester
Washington DC

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Manager
4 years of prior experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
J.D.

Salary/Compensations

$79,800 - $168,000

Benefits

ESOP company offering beneficial ownership
Qualified retirement plan
Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits

About the Company

At BDO, we build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world.
As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks.
We emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets