Sr. Manager, STS Research & Development (R&D)

Company: BDO Seidman LLP
Location: Troy
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary

BDO's Core Purpose is Helping People Thrive Every Day. Our Core Values reflect how we manage our work, our relationships and ourselves. As an employee of the firm, you will live true to our Core Values of people first, being exceptional every day in every way, embracing change, feeling empowered through knowledge and choosing accountability. Our Core Values are the standards by which we conduct ourselves day in and day out, both internally and externally.

A Business Incentives Group (BIG) Senior Manager in BDO's Specialized Tax Services (STS) business is charged with helping clients identify, document, and support tax positions related to their R&D tax credits and deductions. The BIG Senior Manager is a critical member of the STS BIG leadership team and actively participates in the marketing and business development of the R&D practice. In addition, the STS BIG Senior Manager develops and drives process improvement and team-building initiatives, maintains client relationships, and acts as a source of guidance to team members.

Qualifications

Education:
- Bachelor's degree, required
- Degree in accounting, tax, or finance, preferred

Experience:
- Seven (7) or more years of prior experience, required
- Six (6) or more years' experience in R&D tax consulting, required
- Prior experience supervising tax consulting professionals, required
- Prior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions, preferred
- Prior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships, preferred

License/Certifications:
- CPA, preferred

Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
- Experience with tax related software and research databases such as Caseware, GoSystems, and other comparable programs

Language:
- English

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the R&D tax area commensurate with the level of experience required above
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior analytical and research skills
- Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
- Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to effectively manage a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with firm and client personnel and the ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
- Ability to cultivate a positive team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of team personnel
- Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements

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