Form 1065 Private Equity _ Manager

PwC Acceleration Center India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India in Bengaluru seeks a Form 1065 Private Equity Manager to lead tax compliance for partnership returns, validate financial data, and guide junior staff. You will coach teams, manage workstreams, and apply tax rules to support private equity clients within our Tax Services practice.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, automation, and delivering accurate tax outputs on time, with opportunities to influence process improvements across the

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 10-12 years’ experience in US Taxation with a focus on Partnership and Corporate fund structures.
• Experience in Private Equity, Real Estate, Hedge Fund, Credit, and/or Fund-of-Fund structures.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the preparation and review of tax work papers used to calculate partnership taxable income.
• Oversee the review of federal and state tax forms (1065, 1120, 588, 1099, W-8, 8832, 8875, 8865, 8937, 8082, 966).
• Review Federal K-1 and State K-1 schedules for partners and ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Lead analysis of financial information from portfolio companies and oversee the calculation of State and Foreign tax withholdings.
• Oversee partnership and partner tax basis tracking and support quarterly estimate preparation and review.
• Manage ad hoc tax projects and formulate future automation resolutions.
• Collaborate with Fund Accounting and Operations teams to maintain and enhance process efficiency.
• Work with service providers to ensure timely information exchange and oversee deadlines.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and performance management for junior staff.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex partnership tax issues.
• Drive process improvements including standardization, automation, and documentation.
• Partner with technology and data teams to enhance tax reporting systems and data integrity.

Skills

US Taxation

Partnership Tax

Team Leadership

MS Excel

English fluency

Education

Postgraduate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Form 1065 Private Equity Manager you will lead tax compliance work focused on preparing and reviewing partnership returns, validating financial data, and helping clients navigate complex tax rules within our Tax Services practice. As a Manager you will coach teams, manage client service workstreams, and bring judgment to planning, execution, and delivery while supporting junior staff and upholding PwC values. In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will combine tax compliance knowledge, team leadership, and technology‑minded delivery to help meet client filing needs and contribute to work that supports private equity clients and broader tax compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the preparation and review of tax work papers used to calculate partnership taxable income.
• Oversee the review of tax forms including 1065, 1120, 588, 1099, W-8, 8832, 8875, 8865, 8937, 8082, and 966
• Review Federal K-1 and State K-1 schedules for partners and ensure accuracy and timely completion
• Lead analysis of financial information received from underlying portfolio companies and oversee the calculation of State and Foreign (IRC 1446, IRC 1441) tax withholdings
• Oversee partnership and partner tax basis tracking and support quarterly estimate preparation and review.
• Manage ad hoc tax projects and formulate future automation resolutions
• Collaborate with Fund Accounting and Operations teams to maintain and enhance process efficiency
• Work closely with service providers to ensure timely exchange of information and manage the oversight of all deadlines
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and performance management for junior team members, including training on partnership tax concepts, processes, and systems
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex partnership tax issues
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives, including standardization, automation, and documentation of tax workflows and controls
• Partner with technology and data teams to enhance tax reporting systems, data integrity, and reconciliation processes

Desired Candidate Profile

• Postgraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 10-12 years’ experience in US Taxation with a focus on Partnership and Corporate fund structures
• Experience in Private Equity, Real Estate, Hedge Fund, Credit, and/or Fund-of-Fund structures
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• A self‑starter with a proven ability to navigate complexity and drive solutions
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate and partner with multiple stakeholders; English spoken and written capabilities are required
• Highly effective communicator with exceptional attention to detail and documentation standards
• A desire to work in an international team environment, often under pressure and with multiple stakeholders
• Open to work in UK Shift
• Flexible to work from Office

What Sets You Apart

• In Tax, Manager, Senior Manager, and Director roles prefer candidates who hold an active primary credential, such as one of the following: (1) US CPA or foreign equivalent (2) US Enrolled Agent in good standing with an appropriate regulatory body (3) a firm?approved secondary credential
• Demonstrating Form 1065 private equity tax compliance experience
• Managing client deliverables across multiple private equity engagements
• Coaching teams through complex tax return preparation workflows
• Applying tax research and regulatory compliance consulting knowledge
• Utilizing technology and innovation to streamline compliance delivery
• Mentoring staff while balancing timelines, quality, and client needs