Tax Manager

Vertiv Co; Thane; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Co. is seeking a senior Direct Tax professional to lead end-to-end tax compliance, planning, and reporting for India operations. The role requires in-depth knowledge of Advance Tax, TDS/TCS, and corporate tax, with exposure to US GAAP/SOX environments.

You will manage ongoing tax litigation, TP studies, and Master File preparation, while driving automation and cross-functional advisory across APAC and global tax teams.

Qualifications

• CA with minimum 10 years post-qualification in direct taxation
• Experience with US GAAP and tax provisions
• Preference for US MNC exposure
• Expertise in TDS/ITR filings and related compliance portals (TRACES)

Responsibilities

• Lead direct tax compliance including Advance Tax, TDS, TCS payments and return filings (ITR, Tax Audit, TP Audit, CbCR, Master File, SFT)
• Oversee GAAP reconciliations, tax provisions, and corporate tax reporting
• Manage tax litigation at High Court/ITAT/CIT and liaise with external counsels
• End-to-end transfer pricing management including TP Study and Master File
• Oversee audits and overseas operations under local and US GAAP/SOX frameworks
• Plan tax strategy to optimize effective tax rate and DTAA benefits
• Drive automation in tax processes and provide cross-functional advisory

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Deferred tax

Tax provisioning

Income Tax / TDS TRACES

MS Office (Excel & PowerPoint)

Automation tools

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Oracle system

Job description

Direct Tax Compliance & Operations

• Manage all direct tax compliances — Advance Tax, TDS, TCS payments and return filings (ITR, Tax Audit, TP Audit, CbCR, Master File, SFT, etc.)
• Handle STAT vs. GAAP reconciliations, quarterly tax provisions, US GAAP compliance, ARC reconciliations (as required under SOX compliance), and Corporate tax reporting (Tax Questionnaires, Cash Tax Forecasts, RTP Templates)
• Ensure zero non-compliance with a “No Surprise” policy

Tax Litigation & Transfer Pricing

• Manage ongoing litigation at High Court, ITAT, CIT(A), AO, and TPO levels; coordinate with external legal counsels and Big 4 consultants
• End-to-end Transfer Pricing management — TP Study, Master File, CbCR, Benefit Test Documentation, Technology Royalty reviews, and TP assessments

Audits & Overseas Operations

• Manage Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Internal Audits under Indian local laws as well as under US GAAP laws and SOX requirements; maintain assessment readiness for multiple financial years
• Manage overseas entity operations end-to-end (monthly book close, tax audits, compliance)

Tax Planning & Cost Optimization

• Devise strategies to optimize ETR — NPS structuring, depreciation planning, DTAA benefit claims
• Rationalize consultant fees by building in-house capabilities; switch to local consultants wherever possible instead of Big 4

Automation & Business Partnering

• Drive automation — regular upgrades in WHT compliance tools to automate TDS deductions by syncing vendor onboarding systems with ERP (eliminating manual TDS setup), workflow automation for foreign remittances, AI tools for tax research
• Conduct internal tax trainings, provide advisory across business functions, and lead continuous improvement projects

What We Offer

• Complete Ownership — Lead the entire Direct Tax function independently
• Global & Cross-Functional Exposure — Interface across business functions with extensive coordination with APAC and Global Tax teams; multi-country scope
• Career Growth — Exposure to High Court/Tribunal litigation, international tax, and BEPS
• Recognition Culture — Recognition programs within India and at a global level
• Competitive Compensation — Based on experience + Variable Performance Incentive + Other Benefits as per Company Policy

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) — ICAI

Experience

• 10 years post-qualification in Direct Taxation handling end-to-end Direct Tax independently
• US MNC experience (preferred)

Domain

Income Tax, TDS, Transfer Pricing, Tax Litigation, FEMA.

Technical Skills

Mandatory: Strong accounting knowledge; Deferred tax and tax provisioning; Income Tax / TDS TRACES Portal; Excellent in MS Office (Advanced Excel & PowerPoint); Tech-savvy with ability to adopt and learn new automation tools to simplify repetitive tasks

Preferred: Oracle system knowledge; US GAAP experience