About the role
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Accounting Methods group helps companies optimize their federal tax accounting methods, including IRC 263(A) capitalization, depreciation accounting methods, expense acceleration and revenue deferral. Accounting Methods is composed of various tax consulting practices designed to help companies comply with specific areas of federal, state, and international tax law.
As a Tax Senior Manager, Accounting Methods, you will help achieve BDO’s core purpose—Helping People Thrive Every Day—by helping both public and private companies identify federal tax benefits and correct federal tax exposures. Our clients are leaders in industries such as technology, manufacturing, healthcare, architecture/engineering services, and consumer products.
As a Tax Senior Manager, Accounting Methods, you will have the opportunity and charge to innovate and collaborate with fellow BDO colleagues in all of our business lines, as well as with our clients’ leaders in tax, accounting, and finance, and also in their operations, software, manufacturing, and supply chain departments.
The Tax Senior Manager, Accounting Methods pursue opportunities to enable them to gain and improve their skills in every aspect of professional service, including technical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, project management, practice management, and business development.
Job Duties:
Research
Identifies all situations where research is necessary and conducts appropriate investigation on identified topics
Confirms accuracy of facts and sources where appropriate
Prepares studies of tax implications and outlines alternative courses of action to clients
Composes effective research memos in support of projects / transactions
Develops effective presentations for marketing and sales opportunities
Tax Compliance
Ensures clients comply with applicable authorities
Identifies options for minimizing client tax and reporting burdens
Identifies “gray areas” and communicates related risks to partners
Completes appropriate workpapers and tax returns forms
Ensures firm risk management and tax quality control standards and protocols are met
Communicates with clients and appropriate Core Tax Services, Assurance, and Consulting personnel regarding any issues
Tax Consulting
Develops, recommends, and implements solutions to provide clients maximum tax benefits
Stays informed of new legal and factual developments affecting clients’ tax accounting methods positions and identifies and communicates with partners about effective approaches to optimize these positions
Identifies and assists in maximizing all potential tax accounting methods benefits
Identifies process improvements regarding, e.g., the processes of identifying, documenting, and supporting Accounting Methods on exam and at appeals
Tax Controversy
Represents clients before tax authorities
Responds effectively to inquiries from federal and state tax authorities regarding tax accounting methods issues and questions
Tax Specialization
Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding tax accounting methods
Identifies client opportunities and issues having to do with tax specializations other than accounting methods
Strategy Development
Develops new or improved ideas and strategies to advance the position of clients, the firm or firm personnel
Suggests marketing approaches for new client acquisition
Marketing and Business Development
Exhibits thought leadership in a specialized area within Tax Accounting Methods
Recognized as industry group go-to person in Tax Accounting Methods
Work with Specialized Tax Services and Tax Accounting Methods Partners, Local Office Managing Partner and local and regional Business Development Managers to develop and execute an effective marketing plan
Builds effective go-to-market strategies
Identifies opportunities and prepares and delivers presentations to pitch service capabilities to clients and potential clients
Prepares proposals, statement of work and engagement letters
Researches a variety of tax topics related to transfer pricing
Works on teams that summarize and report on recent transfer pricing developments
Drafts tax alerts that are used to communicate recent developments to an external audience
Creates slides for use in presentations to internal and external audiences
Prepares training materials and presents on topics of interest to internal audiences
Works on special projects to develop the practice, create efficiencies or improve process
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises and reviews the day-to-day work of Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements
Ensures Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns are well trained in all required areas
Evaluates the performance of Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance their professional development
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes constructive performance evaluations for Accounting Methods Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns
Acts as Career Advisor to Accounting Methods Senior Associates and Associates
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, required; degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance, preferred
Master’s degree, preferred
Juris Doctorate (J.D.), preferred
Experience:
Seven (7) or more years of prior Federal tax client service experience, required
Prior experience supervising tax consulting professionals, required
Prior experience with accounting methods, preferred
Prior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions, preferred
Prior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations, and partnerships, preferred
License/Certifications:
CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ("EA") (or the equivalent of one of these designations), required
Software:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, preferred
Experience with tax related software and research databases such as Caseware, GoSystems, and other comparable programs, preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the tax accounting methods 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 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
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $99,750 - $262,500
Maryland Range: $99,750 - $262,500
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $99,750 - $262,500
Washington DC Range: $99,750 - $262,500
About Us
At BDO, how we show up matters. 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. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
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.
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\*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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Job Info
Job Identification
14278
Job Category
Generalist
Posting Date
10/05/2026, 08:30 PM
Apply Before
10/09/2026, 08:30 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
31 615 South College St., Charlotte, NC, 28202, US
600 W 5th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, US
8401 Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA, 22102, US
225 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, 60606, US
2929 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX, 77019, US
15 One International Place, Boston, MA, 02110, US
1180 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, US
200 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10166, US
23 600 North Pearl, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
One Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, 94104, US
53 300 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95110, US
2555 E. Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85016, US
4 515 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA, 90071, US
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting, Tax, or Finance preferred; Master’s or J.D. preferred
- Minimum 7 years federal tax client service experience and prior supervisory experience required
- CPA, Attorney admitted in U.S., or IRS Enrolled Agent certification required
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