International Tax Manager, VAT & Global Indirect Tax Services
Posted 2025-04-06Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
An International VAT Manager, Global Indirect Tax Services is responsible for advising clients and identifying potential opportunities and providing advice to clients, in a variety of industries, on global indirect tax matters working with the VAT Managing Director. In this role, the International VAT Manager will be expected to have marketable technical skills, and the ability to solve problems and maintain and develop new key client relationships within their area of experience and specialization. In addition, this role will be responsible for recognizing potential changes in tax policy and applying new policies pertaining to global indirect tax matters.
Job Duties
Technical Duties:
 Assists clients and BDO client service teams in developing ideas, structures and transactions with a focus on indirect tax matters
 Assists in researching, writing, and reviewing indirect tax advice to provide detail on what is required of companies and also what foreign jurisdictions require regarding indirect tax, researches U.S. and international indirect tax matters
 Collaborates with VAT leader to identify need for other expert resources, internal and external, to assist when necessary to introduce opportunities for indirect tax savings for clients and prospective clients
 Formulates ideas and delivers possible indirect tax savings opportunities
 Coordinates with VAT leader to understand, develop and maintain workplans for tax consulting projects
 Assists with the implementation of Firm tax strategies
 Works with other Firm specialists and client service teams on client and proposal work
 May participate in organizing and conducting effective internal CPE training sessions in the area of specialization
 Maintains relationships with BDO indirect tax experts in jurisdictions throughout BDO International
 Identifies opportunities for and assists in drafting tax alerts in international indirect tax matters
 Assists in managing client expectations
 Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
 May supervise the day-to-day workload of Interns, Associates, Senior Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
 May deliver periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for, Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns
 May act as mentor, Senior Associates, Associates, and Interns, as appropriate
Education
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 BachelorÂs degree, required
 Juris Doctorate degree, LLM, and/or MBA, preferred
Experience
 Four (4) or more years of experience in the field of indirect tax, corporate tax, international tax and/or legal professional services or equivalent experience through an advanced degree (program, required
 Indirect tax experience, required
 Experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis, preferred
License/Certifications
 CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), and/or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (ÂEAÂ) or the equivalent of one of these designations, preferred
Software
 Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
 Experience utilizing RIA, BNA, Lexis Nexis, required
Language
 N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Strong analytical and basic legal and tax research skills, including building models and analysis of financial and numerical data
 Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
 Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
 Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
 Capable of effectively managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
 Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
 Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidateÂs qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
National Range: $79,800 - $168,000
Maryland Range: $79,800 - $168,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $79,800 - $168,000
Washington DC Range: $79,800 - $168,000
About Us
Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, youÂll 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 firmÂs 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 firmÂs 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
 BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional Âbenefits. Click here to find out more!
 Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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