Contract Tax Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:

The Interim Tax Manager provides leadership and oversight of tax operations on a contract basis, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations during periods of transition or increased demand. This role manages tax planning, preparation, and filing activities, while implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. The Interim Tax Manager prepares tax returns, supports audits, and provides expertise in tax research and analysis. This position serves as a key resource for tax strategy, risk management, and decision support, helping organizations maintain compliance and optimize their tax position. 

The schedule for this role is sporadic and fluctuating, based on organizational needs.

Job Duties:

• Manages preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns
• Oversees tax planning and compliance activities
• Conducts tax research and analysis to support organizational decision-making
• Ensures compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations
• Coordinates and supports tax audits and responses to tax authorities
• Prepares and reviews tax provisions and related financial statement disclosures
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance tax efficiency and accuracy
• Maintains accurate tax records and documentation
• Communicates tax information and recommendations to organizational leadership
• Supports transition and training for incoming tax leadership
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, required
• Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting, preferred

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of progressive tax experience, required
• Two (2) or more years in a tax management role, required
• Experience in public accounting or professional services, preferred
• Experience with interim or contract tax assignments, preferred

License/Certification

• CPA, required

Software

• Proficiency in tax preparation and research software (e.g., CCH Axcess, Thomson Reuters, GoSystem), required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing organizational needs and environments
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all interactions
• Knowledge of current tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements

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: $75.00/hr - $105.00/hr
Maryland Range: $75.00/hr - $105.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75.00/hr - $105.00/hr

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. 

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.

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. 

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:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional "benefits."  Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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