Manager - US Tax

Current India; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Current India seeks an experienced U.S. Tax Manager/Senior Manager to lead tax compliance and advisory engagements for a diverse U.S. client portfolio. You will oversee delivery of high-quality services, manage teams, and foster strong client relationships across locations.

The role requires deep knowledge of U.S. tax laws, leadership capabilities, and experience managing complex returns and advisory projects. Willingness to work in a global team setup and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive U.S. tax experience, with at least 23 years in a managerial capacity.
• Experience with international forms (5471, 8865, 8858, etc.) is a plus.
• Proficient in U.S. tax software such as CCH Axcess, UltraTax, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of complex federal and state tax returns for corporations (1120, 1120S) and partnerships (1065).
• Manage client engagements from planning to delivery, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality.
• Identify tax planning opportunities, advise clients on tax strategies, and proactively communicate tax-related updates.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients and maintain strong relationships.
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals including seniors, staff, and preparers across locations.
• Provide technical guidance and training on U.S. tax matters.
• Review team deliverables and ensure high standards of quality and compliance.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and development of tax staff.
• Monitor workflow, manage deadlines, and ensure effective utilization of resources.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to firm policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct tax research and provide technical advice on complex tax matters (e.g., international tax, MCA, state nexus, 5471, 8858, 8938, etc.)
• Stay up to date with evolving U.S. federal and state tax legislation.
• Support leadership in strategic planning and development of tax practice.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Tax advisory

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

CCH Axcess

UltraTax

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated U.S. Tax Manager/Senior Manager to lead and manage tax compliance and advisory engagements across a diverse portfolio of U.S. clients. This role will focus on overseeing the delivery of high-quality tax services, managing tax teams, ensuring technical excellence, and fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of U.S. tax laws, leadership capabilities, and experience in managing teams working on complex tax returns and advisory projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Clients Engagement Management:

• Oversee the preparation and review of complex federal and state tax returns for corporations (1120, 1120S), and partnerships (1065)
• Manage client engagements from planning to delivery, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality
• Identify tax planning opportunities, advise clients on tax strategies, and proactively communicate tax-related updates
• Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients and maintain strong relationships

Team Leadership s People Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals including seniors, staff, and preparers across locations
• Provide technical guidance and training on U.S. tax matters
• Review team deliverables and ensure high standards of quality and compliance
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and development of tax staff

Operational Excellence:

• Monitor workflow, manage deadlines, and ensure effective utilization of resources
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
• Ensure adherence to firm policies and regulatory guidelines

Technical Expertise Innovation:

• Conduct tax research and provide technical advice on complex tax matters (e.g., international tax, MCA, state nexus, 5471, 8858, 8938, etc.)
• Stay up to date with evolving U.S. federal and state tax legislation
• Support leadership in strategic planning and development of tax practice

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification preferred
• 8+ years of progressive U.S. tax experience, with at least 23 years in a managerial capacity
• Strong expertise in U.S. tax compliance for corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals
• Experience with international forms (5471, 8865, 8858, etc.) is a plus
• Proven leadership, coaching, and project management skills
• Proficient in U.S. tax software such as CCH Axcess, UltraTax, or similar
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client-facing skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across global teams

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with U.S. CPA firms or within global delivery centers/offshore models
• Exposure to U.S. tax technology tools (CCH, UltraTax, XCM, etc.)
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 740 is a plus

Work Schedule s Compensation:

• Full-time
• Shift timing 2PM to 11PM (expected to stretch during busy season)