Tax Director - Financial Services

at  BDO Ireland

DESCRIPTION

BDO Ireland is seeking a dynamic Financial Services Tax Director to join our expanding Financial Services Tax Advisory team.
The successful candidate will assist tax partners in delivering timely and commercial tax advice to Irish and international clients, manage projects, mentor junior team members, conduct technical research, and focus on business development. You will also manage the teams budget, including issuing fees and meeting collection targets. Specialist tax knowledge in financial services and membership in the Institute of Taxation in Ireland are required. This full-time, permanent position offers substantial career development opportunities and a competitive package.
BDO Ireland offer exceptional opportunities for professional development, responsibility, and experience. At BDO, we value individuality and encourage you to realize your aspirations, ensuring your voice and opinions count.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Relevant Qualification: CTA qualified, with a strong academic record.
• Technical Expertise: Excellent knowledge of corporate tax, relevant legislation, and case law.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of 7-8 years in a professional tax environment, with some Big 4 and/or legal practice experience being ideal.
• Commercial Awareness: Strong understanding of commercial and market dynamics.
• Client Service Delivery: Proven experience in delivering high-quality client service across a diverse portfolio of businesses/clients.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Team Management: Demonstrated ability to manage a team and build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Business Development: Ability to identify and develop new products or services for existing and potential clients.

• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for clients, proactively managing their expectations and needs.
• Assist tax partners with the successful, timely, and commercial delivery of tax advice to Irish and international clients.
• Manage a portfolio of clients of varying sizes across different industries, ensuring tailored tax services.
• Conduct and support the team with tax technical research necessary for client engagements and internal/external thought leadership.
• Oversee project management for client assignments, ensuring service delivery aligns with client expectations.
• Focus on business development activities to grow the client/sector base of the team.
• Coordinate and allocate staff resources effectively to meet project needs.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, participating in their coaching, mentoring, and appraisal.
• Support the management of the department’s financial performance, including fee agreements, billing, cash collections, and monitoring WIP recoverability.
• Participate in the design and delivery of technical training programs.
• Develop strong working relationships with managers and other team members.
• Actively collaborate with peers across different teams and departments.
• Serve as the main point of contact for a range of clients, ensuring their needs are met with excellence.
• Develop a solid understanding of the firm’s core values and how they align with departmental objectives, contributing to achieving firm-wide goals.
• Share knowledge and experience with others, including providing on-the-job training to junior team members.
• Assist with the preparation of client presentations, including board reports and tender/proposal documents.