Form 1065 Private Equity _ Manager

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India seeks a Manager-level tax professional to lead Form 1065 private equity tax compliance, data validation, and review of partnership returns. You will coach teams, manage client workstreams, and ensure timely delivery while supporting junior staff and upholding PwC values.

You will collaborate with cross-functional Tax Services teams, drive process improvements, and handle complex partnership tax issues in a dynamic, international setting, including UK shift exposure.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 10–12 years’ experience in US Taxation with 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, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the preparation and review of tax work papers for partnership income.
• Oversee review of forms including 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.
• Lead analysis of financial information from portfolio companies and oversee tax withholdings.
• Mentor junior staff and support quarterly estimates and planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

English communication

MS Office

Education

Postgraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Job Description:

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Global Compliance Services

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

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

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%