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Tax Services Manager roles attract H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship from Big Four firms, regional accounting practices, and corporate tax departments. Employers routinely sponsor CPAs and licensed tax professionals with advanced degrees in accounting, taxation, or finance for both initial petitions and green card-based permanent sponsorship. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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A Tax Experienced Manager, State and Local Tax is responsible for advising clients of the tax implications relating to their business objectives, recommending alternate courses of action, as well as identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations. In this role, the SALT Experienced Manager will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within his/her area of experience and specialization and recognizing potential changes in tax policy and applying new policies to tax compliance. In addition, the SALT Experienced Manager will work with the Core Tax Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers to provide SALT expertise to their clients.
Job Duties:
- Research
- Identifies complex situations when research is necessary providing an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conducted
- Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a detailed report of the research findings
- Develops relationships with in-state and out of state Department of Tax (DOT)/Department of Revenue (DOR) personnel
- Tax Compliance
- Conducts detailed reviews of tax returns with the ability to identify most significant state tax issues
- Composes responses to notices from state taxing authorities
- Provides assistance with exam support
- Tax Consulting
- Drafts tax memorandums, tax opinions and other documentation on various tax issues
- Applies all applicable state tax consulting sub-specialties and confers with other Tax professionals when appropriate
- Determines tax planning process
- Ensures tax engagement letters are adopted prior to engagement work commencing and manages engagements
- Assists in the development of consultative selling strategies
- Manages the expectations of assigned clients
- Tax Controversy
- Represents clients before any tax authority on contested issues
- Tax Related Software
- Utilizes GoSystems, tax research databases and other tax-related software in the completion of assigned tasks
- Tax Specialization
- Provides technical client service to multi-state companies with state and local tax issues
- Conducts negotiation of settlements, voluntary disclosure agreements and state tax audit representation
- Drafts technical memoranda regarding state and local tax issues
- Accounting for Income Taxes – SFAS109
- Prepares tax accrual workpapers
- ASC740-10
- Understands and applies industry standards, along with firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements as they relate to FAS 109 and FIN48, as well as FAS5 for sales tax and unclaimed properties
- Strategy Development
- Reviews studies of tax implications to identify alternative courses of actions to benefits clients
- Develops new or improved ideas to advance the position of clients, the firm or firm personnel through reduction in taxes or expenses or offering of non-tax benefits
- Assists with researching potential tax strategies
- Suggests marketing approaches for new client acquisition
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises the day-to-day workload of SALT Managers, Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
- Ensures SALT Managers, Senior Associates, Associates and Interns are trained on all relevant tax software
- Evaluates the performance of SALT Managers, Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
- Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for SALT Managers, Senior Associates, Associates and Interns
- Acts as Career Advisor to SALT Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelors degree, required
- Masters degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D., preferred
Experience:
- Six (6) or more years of prior experience in state and local/multistate experience, required
- Experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis, required
- Experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions, preferred
- Experience with corporate taxation, consolidations and partnerships, preferred
License/Certifications:
- CPA certification or other relevant certification, preferred
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior analytical and research skills
- 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
- Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Capable of effective managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
- Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
- Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
- Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
- Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
- Advanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tax services
- Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of cause/effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues
- Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools, preferred
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: $94,500 - $189,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $94,500 - $189,000
Washington DC Range: $94,500 - $189,000
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Job Summary:
A Tax Experienced Manager, State and Local Tax is responsible for advising clients of the tax implications relating to their business objectives, recommending alternate courses of action, as well as identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations. In this role, the SALT Experienced Manager will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within his/her area of experience and specialization and recognizing potential changes in tax policy and applying new policies to tax compliance. In addition, the SALT Experienced Manager will work with the Core Tax Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers to provide SALT expertise to their clients.
Job Duties:
- Research
- Identifies complex situations when research is necessary providing an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conducted
- Analyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a detailed report of the research findings
- Develops relationships with in-state and out of state Department of Tax (DOT)/Department of Revenue (DOR) personnel
- Tax Compliance
- Conducts detailed reviews of tax returns with the ability to identify most significant state tax issues
- Composes responses to notices from state taxing authorities
- Provides assistance with exam support
- Tax Consulting
- Drafts tax memorandums, tax opinions and other documentation on various tax issues
- Applies all applicable state tax consulting sub-specialties and confers with other Tax professionals when appropriate
- Determines tax planning process
- Ensures tax engagement letters are adopted prior to engagement work commencing and manages engagements
- Assists in the development of consultative selling strategies
- Manages the expectations of assigned clients
- Tax Controversy
- Represents clients before any tax authority on contested issues
- Tax Related Software
- Utilizes GoSystems, tax research databases and other tax-related software in the completion of assigned tasks
- Tax Specialization
- Provides technical client service to multi-state companies with state and local tax issues
- Conducts negotiation of settlements, voluntary disclosure agreements and state tax audit representation
- Drafts technical memoranda regarding state and local tax issues
- Accounting for Income Taxes – SFAS109
- Prepares tax accrual workpapers
- ASC740-10
- Understands and applies industry standards, along with firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements as they relate to FAS 109 and FIN48, as well as FAS5 for sales tax and unclaimed properties
- Strategy Development
- Reviews studies of tax implications to identify alternative courses of actions to benefits clients
- Develops new or improved ideas to advance the position of clients, the firm or firm personnel through reduction in taxes or expenses or offering of non-tax benefits
- Assists with researching potential tax strategies
- Suggests marketing approaches for new client acquisition
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises the day-to-day workload of SALT Managers, Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
- Ensures SALT Managers, Senior Associates, Associates and Interns are trained on all relevant tax software
- Evaluates the performance of SALT Managers, Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
- Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for SALT Managers, Senior Associates, Associates and Interns
- Acts as Career Advisor to SALT Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelors degree, required
- Masters degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D., preferred
Experience:
- Six (6) or more years of prior experience in state and local/multistate experience, required
- Experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis, required
- Experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions, preferred
- Experience with corporate taxation, consolidations and partnerships, preferred
License/Certifications:
- CPA certification or other relevant certification, preferred
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior analytical and research skills
- 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
- Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Capable of effective managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
- Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
- Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
- Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
- Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
- Advanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tax services
- Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of cause/effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues
- Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools, preferred
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: $94,500 - $189,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $94,500 - $189,000
Washington DC Range: $94,500 - $189,000
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Services Manager
Target Big Four and national accounting firms first
Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG have established immigration programs and sponsor Tax Services Managers regularly. Their dedicated HR and legal teams process H-1B petitions efficiently, making them more reliable sponsors than smaller regional firms without in-house immigration support.
Ensure your degree aligns with the specialty occupation standard
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Accounting, taxation, or finance degrees qualify clearly. A general business degree may require supplemental documentation showing the curriculum's direct relevance to tax services work.
Get your CPA license before applying
CPA licensure significantly strengthens your H-1B petition by demonstrating professional qualification beyond the degree requirement. Many employers listing Tax Services Manager roles treat CPA licensure as a requirement, and it removes common RFE vulnerabilities during USCIS adjudication.
Understand how LCA prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered compensation meets Department of Labor prevailing wage levels for Tax Services Manager in your specific metro area. Offers below prevailing wage cannot proceed to the H-1B petition stage.
Ask employers directly about EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship timelines
Many firms sponsoring Tax Services Managers are willing to begin PERM labor certification after one to two years of employment. Clarifying green card sponsorship intent during the offer stage avoids surprises and helps you plan your long-term immigration path.
Build a file documenting specialized tax expertise
Collecting evidence of your specialty, whether international tax, transfer pricing, or M&A transactions, supports both H-1B specialty occupation arguments and future O-1A extraordinary ability petitions. Peer reviews, publications, speaking engagements, and complex deal documentation all strengthen your immigration record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a Tax Services Manager role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Tax Services Manager consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation. USCIS expects a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, taxation, finance, or a closely related field as a minimum entry requirement for the role. Employers should document that the position requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, particularly when the role covers complex areas like international tax, transfer pricing, or multi-entity compliance.
Do I need a CPA to get H-1B sponsorship as a Tax Services Manager?
CPA licensure is not a legal requirement for H-1B visa eligibility, but it substantially reduces petition risk. Many employers treat it as a mandatory qualification, and USCIS officers view it as evidence that the role meets the specialty occupation threshold. Candidates without a CPA license should expect closer scrutiny of their academic credentials and may face a higher probability of receiving a Request for Evidence.
Which employers sponsor Tax Services Managers for H-1B visas most often?
The Big Four accounting firms, Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG, are the most active sponsors, followed by large regional firms such as RSM, BDO, and Grant Thornton. Fortune 500 corporate tax departments also sponsor regularly, particularly for international tax and tax technology roles. You can browse open Tax Services Manager roles with sponsorship on Migrate Mate, where listings are filtered to show employers actively seeking visa-sponsored candidates.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change tax firms?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to begin working for a new employer as soon as your transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B status is valid and you have no unauthorized gaps in employment. The new employer must file a fresh I-129 and a certified Labor Condition Application for the new role and location before your start date.
What are the green card prospects for Tax Services Managers on H-1B?
Tax Services Managers typically pursue the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based immigrant visa categories through PERM labor certification sponsored by their employer. Indian and Chinese nationals face significantly longer waits due to per-country backlog limits, often exceeding a decade. Nationals from most other countries, including Australia, the UK, and much of Europe, generally see priority dates current within one to three years of filing.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Tax Services Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.