Global Services-Expatriate Tax Experienced Manager

Global Employer Services – Expatriate Tax Experienced Manager

Join BDO USA in a role that combines expatriate tax expertise with business development. The STS Expatriate Services Experienced Manager works with clients on international assignment structuring, tax compliance, and client relationship management.

• Conduct arrival and departure tax meetings for expatriates and inpatriates.
• Manage retention of long‑term client relationships.
• Supervise client and service delivery expectations for global employees and individual engagements.
• Participate in the management of client fee arrangements.
• Review and sign U.S. individual income tax returns for inbound and outbound international assignees.
• Examine and approve international assignment cost projection calculations, compensation balance sheets, assignment agreements, and equalizations.
• Act as primary contact for assigned clients regarding communication and service management.
• Communicate with clients and team members in writing, via phone and in person to conclude and sign tax returns.
• Identify potential tax issues and evaluate alternative actions to lessen tax burden.
• Recognize and communicate potential risks, changes in tax policy, and apply new policies to compliance.
• Conduct period client meetings.
• Manage resource allocation, workflow and utilization based on business needs.
• Identify when research is necessary; frame research issues and identify reliable sources.
• Analyze facts and authorities and report researched issues for various global tax and HR matters.
• Develop resolutions based on general knowledge and transfer them into tax functional specialties.
• Prepare correspondence on global HR and individual tax issues.
• Partner with Expatriate Services professionals on projects, proposals, practice development and client service matters.
• Assist in addressing routine questions from federal and state agencies.
• Attend professional development and training sessions regularly.
• Participate in marketing, networking and business development within the Expatriate Services specialization.
• Attend networking events and cross‑sell other BDO services to current clients.
• Other duties as required.

• Direct and supervise Expatriate Services Associates and Senior Associates on projects.
• Review work prepared by associates and provide review comments.
• Act as a career advisor to associates.
• Provide verbal and written performance feedback.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Human Resource Management, International Human Resource Management or other related field.

• Six (6) or more years of related work experience.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Prior study abroad or international work experience.
• Licensed CPA, attorney or enrolled agent (preferred).
• American Payroll Association member (preferred).
• Society of Human Resource Management certification (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with tax applications and research tools such as Go Systems.
• Fluency in foreign languages (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder communication.
• Deadline‑driven project management and multitasking.
• Analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Computer skills and aptitude for new software.
• Ability to combine tax knowledge with business/industry analysis.
• Personnel development and delegation skills.
• Effective presentation and client communication.
• Client development and relationship retention.
• Tax advice writing abilities.
• Professional demeanor in all interactions.

Individual salaries are determined after consideration of qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

• National: $94,500 – $189,000
• Maryland: $94,500 – $189,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $94,500 – $189,000
• Washington DC: $94,500 – $189,000

BDO provides assurance, tax and advisory services across the U.S. and in over 160 countries. We offer flexibility, advancement opportunities, and a culture focused on meaningful connections, curiosity, and authenticity. As an ESOP company, we share equity and offer a comprehensive compensation and total rewards program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Job function:
Finance and Accounting / Auditing. Industries:
Accounting.