Associate Manager - Houston- 1120C - Tax - BLR

Withum PC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum Bengaluru is seeking an Associate Manager for US tax work based out of BLR. You will lead complex corporate and partnership tax engagements, coordinate with US counterparts, and ensure timely, accurate returns. The role requires 5+ years post-qualification with a U.S.

accounting firm, deep knowledge of the U.S. tax code, and proven leadership of multiple engagements. Strong English, entrepreneurial spirit, and ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification hands-on experience with a U.S. accounting firm.
• Experience and knowledge of U.S. Tax Code is preferred.
• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• At least 3 years of leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Ability to work on multiple engagements simultaneously and communicate with US teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex single & consolidation corporate returns including complex operating partnership returns.
• Detail review of corporate and partnership books-to-tax reconciliation and returns for federal and state jurisdictions.
• Identify potential adjustments due to tax law changes and reflect on workpapers and returns.
• Support staff in resolving tax issues and complete tax returns within deadlines.
• Train joiners on concepts and technology and provide timely feedback on reviews.
• Supervise kick-off and regular connects with US counterparts and manage budget conflicts.
• Ensure e-file validation of returns and assist with Go support for complex diagnostics.
• Manage and coach professionals for their career paths and performance.
• Maintain quality and turnaround of returns for aligned offices.
• Assist in hiring and interview screening as needed.

Skills

US tax code knowledge

English proficiency

Leadership experience

Multitask management

Education

B.Com or M.Com or MBA Finance or CA Inter

Job description

Associate Manager - Houston- 1120C - Tax - BLR

Job Description

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Withum empowers clients and our professional staff with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax and overall business management and operational needs. As a US nationally ranked Top 25 firm, we recruit only the best and brightest people with a genuine passion for the business.

Withum’s Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, counting our affiliation with HLB international, allows them to help develop economical tax strategies anywhere. Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client services.

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, easy to work with a sense of purpose and caring for their co‑workers and whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How You’ll Spend Your Time:

• Preparation of complex single & consolidation corporate returns including complex operating partnership returns.
• Detail review of corporate and partnership book to tax reconciliation & tax returns of both federal & state jurisdiction prepared by Staff/Senior.
• Identify potential adjustments due to tax law changes and reflect on workpapers and returns.
• Support staff in resolving tax issues identified and complete tax returns within set deadlines.
• Know international filing requirements and able to review international forms.
• Train existing/new joiners on concepts & technology and share timely feedback for each of the project reviewed.
• Supervise kick-off & regular connects with US counterparts by teams and intervene in budget conflicts.
• Knowledge of efile validation of returns and connect Go support for complex diagnostics clearing.
• Manage and coach aligned professionals for their career path.
• Responsible for quality & turnaround of returns for aligned office/niche.
• Provide regular feedback and keep motivating team during Tax seasons.
• Maintain good correspondence with US point of contacts for seamless process flow and regularly touch-base with scheduler to keep team occupied and share returns status.
• Assist in hiring and interview screen process as and when need arise to place potential candidates.

Requirements

• 5+ years of post-qualification hands‑on experience with U.S. accounting firm.
• Experience and knowledge of U.S. Tax Code is preferred.
• Strong command of the English Language, both written and verbal communication.
• Strong commitment to an entrepreneurial work ethic.
• At least 3 years of leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Competently analyzes and prioritizes information to make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to work on multiple engagements simultaneously and communicate as a team with the Domestic (US) engagement teams.
• Education: B. Com or M. Com. Or MBA Finance or CA Inter.

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