Tax Manager

Elevate; Ahmedabad District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Provident Fund

Leave policy

Paid holidays

Work-life balance

Career development

Job summary

Elevate LLC is seeking a Tax Manager to lead the India-based tax delivery team for U.S. engagements. You will drive engagement quality, ownership, and staffing while mentoring colleagues and collaborating with onshore teams.

The ideal candidate has deep U.S. federal/state/international tax knowledge, strong client management, and the leadership presence to scale a high-performing offshore function within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of U.S. tax compliance experience in a public accounting setting.
• Strong leadership with ability to mentor a team and manage offshore delivery.
• Experience handling C-Corporation, S-Corporation, Partnership and Individual returns.
• Proficiency with tax software (CCH Axcess, GoSystem, UltraTax, Lacerte).

Responsibilities

• Review complex U.S. federal, state, and local returns for multiple entity types.
• Sign off on supporting workpapers ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage end-to-end client engagement deliverables including scope, staffing, timelines.
• Read and apply tax legislation to ensure accurate positions for filings.
• Build strong relationships with onshore teams and serve as escalation point.
• Lead and mentor India-based tax team; delegate work and support cross-skilling.
• Set quality standards and oversee e-file validation and data protection.

Skills

US tax compliance

Team leadership

Client engagement management

Cross-border tax

Analytical and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA/CPA/EA certification

Tools

CCH Axcess

GoSystem

UltraTax

Lacerte

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Job description

About Elevate

Elevate LLC is a next‑generation professional services platform that partners with entrepreneurial, growth‑focused accounting, tax, and advisory firms. Our mission is to empower firm leaders by providing capital, operational support, technology, and strategic guidance—helping firms scale while preserving their independence and culture.

All roles below support U.S.-based tax engagements for Elevate partner firms and work closely with onshore tax teams.

Experience Level: Manager-Level (8–10 years)

Overview

The Tax Manager leads the India-based tax delivery team and serves as a senior point of accountability for the quality, scope, and economics of U.S. tax engagements. This role goes beyond technical oversight—it demands strong client relationship management, end-to-end engagement ownership, and the ability to build a transparent, high‑performing team. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in U.S. federal, state, and international tax compliance, a sharp analytical mind, and the leadership presence to mentor professionals, drive strategy, and articulate the U.S. Business Tax Compliance function.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Review & Engagement

• Review complex U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns across all entity types—including C-Corporations (1120), S-Corporations (1120S), Partnerships (1065), and Individual (1040) returns—as well as estimates and extensions.
• Review and sign off on detailed supporting workpapers related to federal and state income tax returns, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
• Manage end-to-end client engagement deliverables, including work scoping, staffing, timelines, and engagement economics.
• Read, interpret, and apply current tax legislation to ensure filing positions reflect the most accurate and up-to-date understanding of applicable law.

Client Relationship

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the onshore team and focus on exceptional service delivery.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for client queries, ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
• Articulate and support the strategies of the U.S. business tax compliance to the stakeholders.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and conduct performance reviews for the India tax team, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous growth.
• Effectively delegate work across all levels of staff, matching tasks to skill sets and development goals.
• Build and maintain a team with a diversified skill set, proactively identifying gaps and creating cross‑skilling opportunities.
• Maintain an ongoing educational program to continually develop the technical and professional capabilities of the team.

Standards & Compliance

• Set and enforce quality standards across all engagement deliverables, ensuring consistent adherence to practice protocols and internal processes.
• Oversee e-file validation and resolution of complex diagnostics, maintaining a high bar for accuracy prior to submission.
• Ensure strict compliance with information security protocols and data protection guidelines across all client interactions.

Hiring & Organizational Growth

• Support recruitment activity by participating in interview processes and helping assess candidates for fit, technical strength, and growth potential.
• Contribute to firm‑wide initiatives and cross‑functional projects that advance the operational and strategic objectives of Elevate’s partner firms.

Skills Required

• Advanced technical knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and international tax laws, with deep expertise in C-Corporation (1120), S-Corporation (1120S), Partnership (1065), and Individual (1040) taxation.
• Understanding of how bookkeeping and financial statements feed into the tax return, including trial balance close and book‑to‑tax reconciliations.
• Proven ability to manage client engagements end‑to‑end, including staffing decisions and engagement economics.
• Proficiency in tax software such as CCH Axcess, GoSystem, UltraTax, or Lacerte (CCH Axcess preferred), including e‑file validation and diagnostics resolution.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and QuickBooks.
• High comfort level with new and emerging technologies.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Independent problem‑solving, with the ability to identify issues and work through them with minimal oversight.
• Quality and timeliness, delivering accurate, complete work on schedule.
• People management skills with a demonstrated ability to build cohesive, high‑performing teams.
• High personal integrity, professional objectivity, and an unwavering commitment to client confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of U.S. tax compliance expertise, with a strong focus on C-Corporation (1120), S-Corporation (1120S), Partnership (1065), Individual (1040), and International taxation in a public accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field; CA/CPA/EA or pursuing is a bonus.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and international tax laws.
• Prior experience in an offshore or nearshore delivery model, with a demonstrated track record of managing teams and engaging directly with U.S. clients or firm leadership.
• Comfortable working in prescribed shift hours, including extended hours during peak tax season.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance covering you, your dependents, and parents.
• Provident Fund contributions in line with statutory requirements.
• Generous Leave Policy and paid holidays per calendar year.
• Hybrid Work Model: flexible arrangement tailored to the role.
• Work‑Life Balance: supportive workplace designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities.
• Career Development & Growth: A continuous learning culture to help you grow, lead, and thrive in an AI‑enabled future.