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About the Role

A Tax Senior Manager, State and Local Tax is responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, recommending alternative courses of action, and identifying methods for tax compliance. This role involves marketing, networking, and business development within their area of expertise, staying informed about potential changes in tax policy, and applying new policies to tax compliance. The Tax Senior Manager will also provide State and Local Taxation (SALT) expertise to clients in collaboration with Core Tax Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers.

Responsibilities

Identifies complex situations requiring research, outlining issues and appropriate research sources.
Analyzes research findings and sources before composing a detailed report.
Develops relationships with in-state and out-of-state Department of Tax (DOT)/Department of Revenue (DOR) 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 all applicable state tax consulting sub-specialties and confers with other tax professionals.
Determines tax planning processes.
Ensures tax engagement letters are adopted before engagement work commences 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 or 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 Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product.
Ensures SALT Managers, Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns are trained on all relevant tax software.
Evaluates the performance of SALT Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates and assists in developing professional development goals.
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations.
Acts as a Career Advisor to SALT Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates.
Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Eight + years of prior experience in state and local/multistate experience 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.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word preferred.
Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools preferred.
Excellent oral 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
Tax Compliance
Tax Consulting
Tax Controversy
Tax Specialization
Accounting for Income Taxes – SFAS109
ASC740-10
Strategy Development
Supervisory Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Excel
Word
Tax applications
Tax research tools
Oral communication
Written communication
Analytical skills
Research skills
Organizational skills
Multitasking
Teamwork
Project management
Client relationship management
Team leadership
Delegation
Professional development
Tax standards application
Tax filing information sources
Taxable conditions analysis

Location

Maryland
New York City
Long Island
Westchester
Washington DC

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior Manager
Eight + years of experience

Education Level

Bachelors degree in Accounting or other relevant field
Masters degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D. preferred
CPA certification or other relevant certification preferred

Salary/Compensations

$99,750 - $262,500

Benefits

ESOP company offering participants a stake in the firm’s success
Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits
BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional 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.
Across our firm, 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