The Senior Manager plays a highly visible role within BDO’s National Tax Office, partnering directly with Tax Principals to identify, shape, and execute strategic initiatives that drive growth across existing client relationships. The Senior Manager will lead high-impact programs and help translate BDO’s strategic priorities into actionable initiatives that deliver measurable results.
Job Duties:
• Manages and executes NTO-SIG programs at the direction of the Principals in the Strategic Impact Group.
• Prioritizes opportunities and co-develops actionable steps; seen as the “go to” person and eyes/ears of the team, keeping the team current on the programs currently running.
• Champions a “one firm” approach on all programs, with an understanding of how groups around the firm are operating and going to market
• Leverages account team tools/resources strategically to maximize program generated opportunities and relationship expansion (i.e. relationship mapping, CRM, client/industry research tools, marketing tools, etc.)
• Understands how the various SIG programs drive the firm’s strategic purpose, plan and values
• Builds strong relationships with BDO Principals and SMEs
• Bridges Firm resources to identify opportunities across all business lines
• Tracks activities, action items, revenue and pipeline for account team
• Provides pursuit -support, and drives team through pursuits/proposals and other strategic opportunities, including developing a strategy and value proposition for the program
• Collaborates with marketing to apply marketing tactics and develop winning practices around account specific marketing
• Assists in driving SIG specific events
• Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• N/A
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) or more years of project management, relationship development, sales, recruiting, marketing and/or business development related experience, required; OR High School Diploma/GED and six (6) or more years of Project management, relationship development, sales, recruiting, marketing and/or business development related experience, required
Experience:
• Experience working in the accounting, financial consulting, business advisory and/or professional services, preferred
• Experience working at one of the Big Four or a national / regional accounting firm, preferred
License/Certifications:
• N/A
Software:
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint, required
• Proficient with CRM, preferred
Language:
• N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Good business acumen with the ability to understand and communicate BDO’s business, marketplace and value proposition
• Knowledge of contact management software, including update, maintenance and list generation
• Innovative self-starter with the ability to resolve complex national functional problems independently as well as with collaboration with others
• Excellent strategic and creative judgment
• Ability to create professional networks, and build strong relationships at all levels of the organization
• Executive presence to interface with Firm leadership
• Ability to organize and collaborate with individuals at all levels of seniority
• Leadership skills, including relationship management, - teaming, coaching, facilitation and decision-making
• Ability to navigate and work effectively in a heavily matrixed organization
• Strong analytical skills in developing tracking/measurement processes
• Excellent project management and execution skills
• Excellent attention to detail and quality
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment
• Strong writing and editing skills, with a focus on developing messages with impact
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as the ability to present and facilitate
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, marshal resources and manage -projects in a matrix environment
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 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.
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At BDO, our success is measured by what we achieve together. As a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services, we put people first cultivating a conscious, caring corporate culture that empowers our professionals and clients to thrive. Our commitment to excellence drives us to deliver innovative solutions, actionable insights, and trusted guidance for middle market businesses and global organizations.
We help clients navigate complex financial, regulatory, and operational challenges, unlocking growth and value at every stage. By fostering a collaborative environment, we support the development of our people, the success of our clients, and the betterment of our communities. BDO’s insight-driven perspectives and tailored assurance, tax, and consulting services enable companies to move beyond business as usual—achieving exceptional outcomes.
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