Job Summary:The Core Tax Services 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 tax issues. In this role, Core Tax Services Manager is charged with applying knowledge to understand potential tax issues, and recognizing and communicating potential risks and potential changes in the tax policy. In addition, the Core Tax Services Manager will be involved in the marketing, networking and business development within an area of expertise and specialization and may be asked to provide written tax advice to 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")Conducts top level review of T/R and resolves all tax issues with client; involves specialists where appropriateCommunicates with client and Assurance any issues identified in tax accrual reviewsPlans and reviews the tax process and the procedures to be performed to include:Budgeting and staffingMonitoring engagement process and actual time incurred vs. budget with assistance of SeniorTimely billing including management of identified out-of-scope activity and communication to clientTimely collection of A/RManages client relationships/expectations in accordance with the projectProvides advice to clients in a timely mannerResearch:Identifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysisApplies most Firm and professional standards for preparation of WTA and tax returnsInvolves firm specialists, as appropriateASC 740-10 (FAS 109 and FIN 48) Tax Accruals:Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM) regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48Applies, correctly and proactively, ASC 740-10, and Firm policies, standards, and BDO TQM regarding themExplains and discusses components of the income tax provision and uncertain tax positions to the client as well as other complexities surrounding ASC 740-10Communicates with Assurance counterparts to timely plan tax accrual reviews, including budget, scope and delivery datesUtilizes and manages STS, as neededTax Consulting:Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients' current and future taxesConsiders the applicability of CTS and STS consulting specialties for each clientDevelops and implements a work plan to include/organize the STS assistance on ongoing projects from clientServes as a technical resourceEnsures client service teams comply with Firm policy; regarding Written Tax Advice ("WTA"),Provides effective assistance with exam supportFrames projects and issues for effective delegation to seniors and associatesTax Specialization:Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation, e.g., individual, corporate, property, sales, corporate, pass-through, state and local, international, expatriate, transfer pricing, credits and incentives, compensation and benefits, accounting methods, R&D tax benefitsMay be required to organize and conduct effective internal CPE training sessions in area of specialization, involving Firm specialistsStrategy Development:Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve th