Tax Senior Manager, Digital Assets

Company: BDO USA
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

The Digital Assets Tax Senior Manager assists in providing tax compliance & consulting services to the following clients: Lab companies doing protocol launches, NFT creators, stablecoins, infrastructure companies that do mining and staking, exchanges, fintech companies, and corporations now engaging with crypto/blockchain solutions. In this role, the Digital Assets Tax Senior Manager is charged with applying knowledge to understand potential tax issues, recognizing, communicating potential risks and changes in tax policy, and making top-level decisions regarding filing, preparation, and resolution of questions from federal/state agencies. In addition, the Digital Assets Tax Senior Manager is a critical member of the office/region leadership team and actively participates in marketing, networking, and business development within an area of expertise and specialization while maintaining client relationships and acting as the primary contact for complex questions.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 burdens 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.
  • Collaborates with Principals, Tax Managers, Tax Seniors, 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.
  • Builds and manages client relationships.
  • Ensures/Documents client work and conclusions in the client tax file.Research
    • Identifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysis.
      • Identifies complex issues to be researched by engagement team and provides research methodology for efficient research process.
      • Trains managers/staff on research skills and helps to appropriately frame tax issues for analysis.
      • Involves firm specialists, as appropriate.Tax Consulting
        • Assists with identifying, developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients' current and future taxes.
        • Leads clients with legal entity structuring, token genesis events, deal analysis, revenue recognition, sourcing, and implementation of clients' tax objectives.
        • Prepares and leads client meetings on advisory and compliance projects related to tax planning opportunities, and the tax implications of various transactions to the organization.Other duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:
          • Manages teams of Managers, Tax Seniors, and Associates.Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Education:
            • Bachelor's Degree, required; focus in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, preferred.
            • Master's Degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred.Experience:
              • Eight (8) or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required.
              • Prior supervisory experience, required.
              • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency industry experience supporting lab companies, NFT creators, stablecoins, infrastructure companies that do mining and staking, exchanges, fintech companies, and corporations engaging with crypto/blockchain solutions, 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), required.
                • Possession of other professional degrees or certifications applicable to role beneficial.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.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.About UsJoin 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.*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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