National Tax Operations Specialist

Job Summary:

The Operations Specialist is responsible for working collaboratively with other team members to support a variety of strategic initiatives and tax projects that are integral to the vision, mission, and strategy of the consolidated tax practice.  The Specialist will participate in the design, planning, and execution of projects, while ensuring alignment of project objectives to business goals.
 

Job Duties:

•   Crafts detailed project plans encompassing key tasks, milestones, and critical path activities to meet tax practice initiatives
•   Leads the execution of activities by identifying and collaborating with team members to execute operational goals
•   Sets and reinforces timelines and priorities according to external deadlines and criticality
•   Monitors project progress, identifying and communicating when additional resources are needed to achieve success
•   Troubleshoots and proposes resolutions to complex operational problems impacting the tax practice
•   Interprets applicable policies to make recommendations to more senior leaders 
•   Reviews current processes, solicits feedback from stakeholders, and develops action plan proposals to address improvement opportunities for leadership consideration 
•   Assists in drafting strategic tax communication focused on standardized messaging using a variety of delivery methods
•   Collaborates with tax practice and business function leaders (i.e., Finance, People & Culture, etc.) to efficiently navigate obstacles encountered during projects
•   Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:
•   N/A


Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:
•   High school diploma or GED, and five (5) or more years of experience in project management, required, OR
•   Bachelor’s degree, required

Experience:
•   Two (2) or more years of project management experience, required
•   One (1) or more years of experience in creating effective internal and external written communication, preferred
•   Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining processes, preferred 
•   Experience in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting metrics, preferred

License/Certification:
•   N/A

Software:
•   Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, specifically SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
•   Experience with Smartsheet and PowerBI, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
•   Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•   Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
•   Ability to work within a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
•   Solid organizational skills with the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details and quality
•   Ability to adapt communication style to successfully convey messages and objectives to a diverse audience
•   Mentorship and development of others
 

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: $70,000 - $80,000                                                                                                                                                 
Maryland Range: $70,000 - $80,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $70,000 - $80,000

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 un