Tax Senior Manager, State and Local Tax - Credits

at BDO USA, LLP in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Job Description

Job Summary:
The Credits & Incentives SALT Senior Manager is responsible for advising clients of the credit & incentive opportunities relating to their business objectives, recommending alternate courses of action, as well as identifying different methods of complying with credits & incentives statutes and regulations. In this role, the Senior Manager will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within their area of experience and specialization and recognizing potential changes in credit & incentives policy. In addition, the Credits & Incentives SALT Senior Manager will work with the Core Tax Partners, and Directors to provide credits & incentives expertise to their clients.

Job Duties:
Research:
Identifies complex credits & incentives situations when research is necessary providing an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conducted
Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a detailed report or preparing a credits & incentives opportunities matrix of the research findings
Develops relationships with in-state and out of state Department of Tax (DOT)/Department of Revenue (DOR) and Economic Development personnel
Tax Compliance:
Conducts detailed reviews of income tax returns with the ability to identify most significant statutory credit opportunities
Evaluates client's current compliance processes and provide customized and automated solutions for companies to comply with their annual credits & incentives reporting
Tax Consulting:
Drafts credits & incentives memorandums, and other documentation on various credits & incentives issues
Conducts review of client operations to determine in which jurisdictions credits & incentives opportunities may exist
Applies all applicable state tax consulting sub-specialties and confers with other STS professionals when appropriate
Ensures tax engagement letters are adopted prior to engagement work commencing and manages engagements
Assists in the development of consultative credits & incentives strategies
Manages the expectations of assigned clients
Tax Controversy:
Drafts responses to notices from state taxing authorities
Represents clients before any tax authority on credits & incentives issues
Provides assistance with exam support
Tax Related Software:
Utilizes credits & incentives research databases and other credits & incentives related software in the completion of assigned tasks
Tax Specialization:
Provides technical client service to multi-state companies on credits & incentives matters
Conducts negotiation on credits & incentives matters
Drafts technical memoranda regarding credits & incentives issues
Strategy Development:
Reviews studies of credits & incentives opportunities to identify alternative courses of actions to benefits clients
Develops new or improved ideas to advance the position of clients in maximizing credits & incentives awards
Assist with researching credits & incentives strategies
Suggests marketing approaches for new client acquisition
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises the day-to-day workload of STS SALT Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
Ensures STS SALT Senior Associates, Associates and Interns are trained on all relevant tax software
Evaluates the performance of STS SALT Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for STS SALT Managers, Senior Associates, Associates and Interns
Acts as Career Advisor to STS SALT Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or another relevant field, required
Masters degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D., preferred
Experience:
Eight (8) or more years of prior experience in state and local/multistate experience required in the credits & incentives area, required
Prior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis, required
Prior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions, preferred
License/Certifications:
CPA certification or other relevant certification, required
Software:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools, preferred
Language:
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superior analytical and research skills
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project... For full info follow application link.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.