Tax Manager

Wipfli India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli India is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead complex US tax engagements focused on partnerships, S-corporations, and C-corporations for a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals.

You will review forms 1065, 1120-S, 1120, 1040, provide planning guidance, and work with onshore US teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in US tax compliance, planning and consulting.
• Lead and review US tax engagements across Partnerships (1065), S-Corps (1120-S), and C-Corps (1120).
• Experience with Form 1040 for HNIs and complex individual returns is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review complex US tax engagements across Partnerships (Form 1065), S-Corporations (Form 1120-S), and C-Corporations (Form 1120), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Manage preparation and review of Form 1065, Form 1120-S, and Form 1120, along with related schedules, state filings, and tax provisions.
• Complex Form 1040 compliance for High Net Worth Individuals and associated planning.
• Provide technical guidance on US tax compliance, tax planning strategies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, anticipate, and resolve significant tax issues impacting client deliverables.

Skills

US tax compliance

US tax planning

Form 1065 knowledge

Form 1120-S

Form 1120

Form 1040

Client communication

Team leadership

US GAAP alignment

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

CaseWare

Sage Fixed Assets

Job description

Wipfli India is seeking an experienced and results-driven Tax Manager to lead complex US Tax engagements, with a strong focus on Partnership Taxation (Form 1065), S-Corporation Taxation (Form 1120-S), and C-Corporation Taxation (Form 1120). or High Net Worth Individuals (Form 1040). The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in US tax compliance, planning, and consulting, particularly serving clients

• Lead and review complex US tax engagements across Partnerships (Form 1065), S-Corporations (Form 1120-S), and C-Corporations (Form 1120), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Manage preparation and review of Form 1065, Form 1120-S, and Form 1120, along with related schedules, state filings, and tax provisions.
• Complex Form 1040 compliance and review and Tax planning for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals
• Prior experience serving Construction/ Real Estate Industry Taxation Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution OR High Net Worth Individuals (HNI) clients will be a significant advantage.
• Provide technical guidance on US tax compliance, tax planning strategies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, anticipate, and resolve significant tax issues impacting client deliverables.
• Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of tax returns and client engagements.
• Participate in calls with the onshore (US) team to discuss team progress, quality and productivity.
• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Review financial statements and tax positions while ensuring alignment with US GAAP.
• Support tax research and provide recommendations on complex tax matters.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong English communication skills, a self-motivated and detail-oriented approach, and a strong willingness to learn.
• Built strong relationships and collaborated effectively with U.S. stakeholders to develop a strategic plan for growing the India team.
• Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects and follow through on commitments.
• Facilitates tax technical training while helping build a stronger team in India.
• Delivers high-quality, detail-oriented work on time and under pressure.
• Strong team player with effective US–India communication skills and the ability to manage teams independently.
• Software Proficiency- (CCH Axcess Tax, CaseWare & Sage Fixed Assets (Sage FAS).
• Percentage of Completion Method (PCM)
• Completed Contract Method (CCM)
• Look-back calculations
• Revenue recognition considerations

Specialized Knowledge in U.S. Construction Industry Taxation

• Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution OR High Net Worth Individuals

Manufacturing & Retail and Distribution Industry Taxation Knowledge

• Inventory accounting Methods
• Research & Development (R&D) tax credits
• State manufacturing incentives and credits. (WI Credit)

High Net Worth Individuals

• Complex Form 1040 compliance and review
• Pass-through income, investments, Passive Activity Loss Limitation
• Tax planning for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals
• Trust and estate taxation exposure is preferred
• Multi-state filing, Part year / Non Resident Tax returns

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