Director, Tax Operations

<strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong><strong> JOB DESCRIPTION <br><br></strong>The Director, Tax Operations (“Director”) is responsible for a wide range of functions and responsibilities, all serving to oversee, manage, innovate, introduce and progress the operations and development of the Geography’s Tax Practice, both as a whole and for the professionals within the Practice. The ability to perform these duties in a real-time environment, to monitor and assess on a continuous basis in the most optimal manner in which to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of all the geography’s resources and practices.<br><br><strong>Job Duties<br><br></strong><ul><li> Aids Managing Partner (MP) with long-term and day-to-day operations of the Geography</li><ul><li> Assists the MP (and Market Managing Partners (MMPs)) with formal and informal succession planning of the Geography to ensure smooth transition of roles within the geography and local departments with limited to no disruption to operations or exceptional client service, as well as promoting career advancement. </li><li> Serves as a designee by the MP to review and assess the details of any issues that arise in an office to provide the MP with the pertinent and relevant facts so that the MP can make the most informed decision with real time information </li><li> Builds relationships and trust with MMPs and their office leaders </li></ul><li> Works as liaison with FP&A management teams, as needed</li><ul><li> Works as liaison between FP&A and local offices on initiatives and training, including identification of additional local office training needs </li><li> Assists with continuation and completion of project close process; will leverage knowledge and relationships with local office personnel to follow up directly with individuals as needed to ensure a timely project close and renewal process </li><li> Assists as a resource to local offices for implementation of Billing Playbook and strategies to help decrease DSO </li></ul><li> Assists in the budget process for the Geography’s Financial Statements, as well as analyze the Monthly (or Quarterly, Year-to-date, etc.) operating results</li><ul><li> Prepares brief write-ups (Quasi-MD&A)/ analysis comparing the Monthly, Quarterly and YTD results to budget and to prior year, noting the significant fluctuations, if any; investigates any matter that appears to be unusual or isn’t easily identifiable by maintaining a monthly summary </li><li> Develops benchmarks and consistent analysis for offices to use when assessing client portfolios </li></ul><li> Supports the implementation of standardized processes and methodology throughout the geography</li><ul><li> Remains current on national firm standards, processes, and initiatives </li><li> Evaluates current processes and state of implementation of national firm standards within each office </li><li> Implements a plan for each office to adopt firm standards, including identification of training needs and coordination of those training sessions in conjunction with National Tax </li><li> Follows up on consistency of process implementation and application and inform MMPs on status </li><li> Coordinates with the Total Tax Transformation Leader for each office in the geography to ensure standardization and accountability throughout the geography; assists MMPs with the leader selection process, works with selected leaders to ensure they understand their goals, and helps identify support needed in order to attain those goals </li></ul><li> Coordinates and monitors the general development needs for Geography’s Offices </li><li> Supports the Resource Management strategy by providing MP with top level analysis of productivity by Office </li><li> Advises and supports the integration team in relation to expansion offices in the Geography </li><li> Works with P&C and local Management teams on the following:</li><ul><li> Identifies best practices and policies within each office as it relates to employee satisfaction <br></li></ul></ul><strong>Supervisory Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li> Oversees operational Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates as assigned </li><li> Acts as a Career Advisor as assigned <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Education<br><br></strong><strong>Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<br><br></strong><ul><li> Bachelor’s degree, focus in Accounting, or Finance, required; OR High School Diploma/GED and eight (8) or more years of experience at a large public accounting firm, required <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Experience<br><br></strong><ul><li> Experience in project management, including developing and managing project timelines, prioritizing, and assigning projects and assessing progress, required </li><li> Six (6) or more years of experience at a large public accounting firm, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, preferred </li><li> Experience in a professional services firm, specifically public accounting, preferred <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>License/Certifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> CPA, preferred </li><li> PMP, preferred <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Software<br><br></strong><ul><li> Proficient in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Language<br><br></strong><ul><li> N/A <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities<br><br></strong><ul><li> Excellent analytical skills </li><li> Excellent communication skills and ability to foster and maintain relationships with professionals at all levels within the organization </li><li> Ability to act as a strategic partner to geography and local business line and practice leadership and management teams </li><li> Strong project and time management skills </li><li> Excellent written communication skills </li><li> Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in all matters </li><li> Ability to deliver presentations and facilitate meetings/training sessions </li><li> Ability to work well with a team as well as independently <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>About Us<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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<br><br><ul><li>Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients</li><li>Empowering team members to explore their full potential</li><li>Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities</li><li>Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs</li><li>Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities</li><li>BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more! </li><li>Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.<br><br><br></li></ul>Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets<br><br>Click here to find out more!<br><br>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.<br><br>"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"<br><br>

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