Interim Tax Manager, Strategic Resources

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

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.

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