Tax Manager

Numera; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Professional development support

Job summary

A fast-growing financial services firm in India is seeking a Tax Manager to oversee US individual tax operations. The ideal candidate will lead critical tax compliance efforts, manage complex tax returns, and support client engagements, requiring 8-12 years of experience in US tax. Strong communication, analytical abilities, and multitasking skills are essential for this on-site role, which offers various benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in US tax returns and tax compliance.
• Experience in client engagement and tax operations.
• Ability to handle complex tax returns and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Review US Individual and Business tax returns.
• Manage client relationships and communicate complex issues effectively.
• Supervise Tax Assistants and contribute to their development.
• Research and interpret changing tax laws; communicate implications to clients.
• Supervise Tax Assistants and contribute to their career development.
• Participate in client relationships and billing processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service management

Presentation skills

Multitasking capacity

Analytical skills

Technical research skills

Mentoring skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Graduation/PG degree

Tools

Drake tax software

Lacerate tax software

Job description

Qualifications

Qualification: Graduation/PG; EA is an added advantage

Experience

Experience: 8–12 years

Reporting To

Reporting To: VP - Tax

Who we are

Numera is a fast-growing, US-based financial services firm that delivers cutting-edge solutions across accounting, payroll, tax, and advisory. Our unique US-India delivery model enables us to scale seamlessly, bringing smart, tech-enabled, and client-first solutions to individuals, businesses, and nonprofits nationwide. With a global network of professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit, Numera helps organizations unlock growth, navigate complexity, and drive long-term success.

What is the role

We are seeking a Tax Manager to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and contribute to critical US individual tax operations, support client engagements, and help strengthen tax compliance processes. The position is based in Bangalore or Udupi, Karnataka, and leverages 8-12 years of experience in US tax returns, international information reporting, and tax compliance.

What you would do

• Reviewing US Individual & Business tax returns Form 1040, 1040NR, including state income tax filings.
• Solely handle mid-complex to complex returns.
• Ability to find out the most optimal tax for the clients.
• Understand the clients' filing requirements depending on their tax scenario and help clients with 100% compliance as per the rules.
• Solid understanding of the US tax implications for Individual tax filing.
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting changing tax rules.
• Explaining the different tax laws to clients and helping them understand their legal obligations and adapt to changes in tax legislation.
• Representing Clients in front of the IRS for tax matters with a proper POA.
• Involvement with consultancy and research projects.
• Regular contribution to in-house training meetings/management group meetings on technical topics
• Supervising Tax Assistants, in conjunction with managers, and contributing to their career development
• Added advantage for people working in Drake / Lacerate tax software.

Delivery Management

• Responsible for extensive client leads and managing the same end-to-end (data gathering, validation, client clarifications, review, delivery of returns, and billing).
• Management of each client’s tax compliance with setting up the right expectation for the work scope to be performed and the delivery timeline.
• Recognition of complex client issues and effective communication of those to the Manager / Director and the client at the appropriate time.
• Taking responsibility for all compliance processes and monitoring the various filing requirements.
• Making sure that there are no client escalations and that the preparers properly follow the tax return processes.
• Active involvement in building client relationships.
• Full involvement in the billing process & client follow-ups.
• Go overboard in finishing the tasks within deadlines and making sure that the entire team is driven to perform within deadlines.

What you need

• Strong communication, customer service management, and presentation skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate multitasking capacity
• Strong analytical and technical research skills
• Ability to teach, mentor, and guide
• Ability to meet deadlines through multitasking
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Positive attitude with a desire to build strong relationships with clients and peers
• Must be highly organized with a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently
• Must be responsible, reliable, a great team player, and positive in any circumstance
• Must take the ownership/bottom line for the work performed by the team

Here are some bonus points

• Schedule: Committed, Ability to work long hours during busy seasons.
• Hours – 9.30 pm to 6.30 am during season, 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm Off-season
• Work Type: On-Site
• Benefits: Health insurance, paid leave, professional development support.

This role is more than a seat at the table—it’s a chance to help build the table. If you’re ready to bring energy, ownership, and vision for a growing firm, we want to hear from you.