Job Summary: This role in our Alternative Investments practice assists in providing tax compliance & consulting services to our Venture Capital, Private Equity, Hedge Fund, and Real Estate clients. Job Duties: Tax Compliance • Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”). • Applies understanding of client’s unique set of circumstances, documentation, and/or other requirements mandated by law and prepares required filings (tax returns) using a system of review and documentation to ensure that the client is in full compliance, while keeping the client’s tax and reporting burden’s as low as possible; • Ensures all data needed to comply with filing requirements are collected; identifies and properly communicates missing items to prepare return; • Utilizes Firm compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax prep process • Effectively collaborates with Manager and Associates on completion of project (follow-up with Open items list); • Delivers high quality federal, state, and international tax compliance services • Leads complex engagements with a team of tax professionals • Manages the engagement, including billing, collections, and the budget for projects • Ensures/Documents client work and conclusions in the client tax file Tax Consulting • Assists with identifying, developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective tax strategies Supervisory Responsibilities: • Mentors teams of Associates Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, required; OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area AND CPA certification, required • Master’s Degree in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred Experience: • Two (2) or more years of tax experience, required • Financial Services industry experience supporting Alternative Investment funds including: Venture Capital, Private Equity, Real Estate, and Hedge Funds, preferred • Proficiency in the taxation of 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), preferred • Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role, preferred Software: • Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat, preferred • Experience with tax research databases, preferred • Proficient in tax compliance process software, preferred Language: • N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Solid verbal and written communication skills • Able to follow instructions as directed by members of Tax Team • Takes appropriate actions without being asked • Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues, problems related to compliance 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. California Range: $84,000 - $110,000 Colorado Range: $72,000 - $90,000 Illinois Range: $80,000 - $93,000 Maryland Range: $90,000 - $94,000 Massachusetts Range: $90,000 - $100,000 Minnesota Range: $75,000 - $84,000 New Jersey Range: $82,000 - $112,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $100,000 - $110,000 Washington Range: $80,000 - $95,000 Washington DC Range: $93,000 - $98,000