Tax Manager, Non-Profit

Full-time

No

Grand Rapids, MI, United States

## Job Title: Non-Profit Tax Manager

## Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000

## Location: Grand Rapids, MI, United States

BDO is a leading international accounting and consulting network with a strong presence in the United States. We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our Non-Profit team in Grand Rapids, MI. The Nonprofit Tax Manager is responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, and identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations.

## Job Summary:

The Nonprofit Tax Manager is responsible for providing advice to clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex non-profit tax issues. The Nonprofit Tax Manager will be a critical member of the regional Nonprofit Tax team and actively participate in the marketing and networking within an area of expertise and specialization while maintaining client relationships and acting as the primary contact for complex questions.

## Job Duties:

Tax Managers are responsible for a wide range of duties, including:

- Ensuring clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens
- Conducting review of tax returns and resolving all tax issues with clients
- Planning for early recognition of material tax and compliance issues and consulting with the client and/or partner as appropriate
- Reviewing studies of tax implications and offering clients alternative courses of action
- Developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing current and future taxes
- Introducing and developing new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients
- Applying the combination of tax knowledge and knowledge of business/industry to recommend solutions
- Serving as a technical resource to peers within the region
- Supervising associates and senior associates on all projects
- Reviewing work prepared by associates and senior associates and providing review comments
- Scheduling and managing workload of associates and senior associates
- Providing verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates

## Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

In order to be eligible for this position, applicants must have:

- A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics
- Five (5) or more years of nonprofit tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience
- Prior supervisory experience
- CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a . jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (“EA”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations)
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively delegate work
- Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills
- Capacity to work well in a team environment
- Ability to compose written tax advice
- Ability to develop and manage a team of tax professionals
- Ability to develop and maintain client relationships
- Executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients

## Total Rewards:

BDO offers a competitive Total Rewards package that encompasses so much more than “traditional benefits.” Our wide range of rewards and our employees’ ability to customize rewards to their individual needs are two of the reasons why BDO has been honored with so many workplace awards, including 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Working Mother 100 Best Companies, Top Entry Level Employer, 2022 National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For and more.

Some examples of our Total Rewards offerings include:

- Competitive pay and eligibility for an annual performance bonus
- 401k plan plus an employer match
- Comprehensive, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and prescription insurance from day one
- Competitive Paid Time Off with daily accrual from day one of employment, plus paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Firm paid life insurance
- Wellness programs
- Additional offerings include BDO Flex, Group Legal insurance, Pet insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance

Above offerings may be subject to eligibility requirements.

tax manager, non-profit
grand rapids, mi, united states
job description

job summary:

the nonprofit tax manager is responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex non-profit tax issues. in addition, the nonprofit tax manager will be critical member of the regional nonprofit tax team and actively participate in the marketing and networking within an area of expertise and specialization while maintaining client relationships and acting as the primary contact for complex questions. budget with assistance of senior
timely billing including management of identified out-of-scope activity and communication to client
timely collection of a/r
manages client relationships/expectations in accordance with the project
provides advice to clients in a timely manner

research:

identifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysis
applies most firm and professional standards for preparation of wta and tax returns
involves firm specialists, as appropriate

tax consulting:

assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes
applies the combination of tax knowledge and knowledge of business/industry to recommend solutions
develops and implements a work plan to include/organize the sts assistance on ongoing projects from client
frames projects and issues for effective delegation to seniors and associates
serves as a technical resource to peers within the region
manages written or phone inquiries from federal and state agencies with little or no assistance
frames projects and issues for effective delegation to seniors and associates
ensures client service teams comply with firm policy; regarding written tax advice (“wta”)

strategy development:

introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of clients, the firm, or firm personnel, e. jurisdiction), or internal revenue service enrolled agent (“ea”) (or the equivalent of one of these designations) required
possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role preferred

software:

proficient with the microsoft office suite preferred
experience with tax research databases and tax compliance process software preferred

other knowledge, skills & abilities:

superior verbal and written communication skills
ability to effectively delegate work as needed
strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills as well as decision-making skills
capacity to work well in a team environment
capable of developing and managing a team of tax professionals
ability to compose written tax advice
capable of effectively developing and maintaining client relationships
executive presence and ability to act as primary client contact for preparation and presentation of issues and resolutions to clients


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

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