Tax Manager Financial Services - Hedge Funds

RSM US LLP; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking an experienced Tax professional in Hyderabad, India, for senior engagement on complex partnership tax returns in Private Equity and Hedge Funds. You will coordinate client service, mentor staff, and provide advisory support across planning, research, and compliance.

The role requires 6+ years in business taxation, an Active EA credential, and a track record with Asset Management clients. You will work with cross-functional teams to manage engagements and drive client value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting or related field.
• Active EA.
• 6+ years of experience in business taxation at a Big 4 or large firm or equivalent in industry or law.
• Experience serving Asset Management clients and tax compliance/consulting.
• Strong knowledge of tax code and tax preparation/ compliance.
• Ability to manage client engagements end-to-end and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed review and analysis of Private Equity, Hedge Fund and/or FoF partnership tax returns.
• Lead, train, mentor, or coach team members as needed with performance feedback.
• Communicate complex issues clearly to clients and service teams, managing risk for client and firm.
• Serve as Tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients.
• Advise clients on planning, research, compliance, and M&A activities.
• Review research findings for consistency with firm policies and standards.
• Assist with new business development and cross-functional engagement teams.
• Stay up-to-date on current tax practices and law changes.

Skills

Asset Management

Private Equity

Hedge Funds

Tax Compliance

Client Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Accounting

Active EA

Job description

Job Description:

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed review and analysis of complex Private Equity, Hedge Fund and/or FoF partnership tax returns
• May have people leadership responsibilities such as training, developing, mentoring and/or or coaching to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback
• Work on multiple complex issues and communicate in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team, all while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
• Serve as the Tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of RSM’s tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities
• Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
• Assist with new business development, extended services and tax issue recognition for existing clients
• Manage client needs in conjunction with cross-functional engagement teams across the tax practice (e.g. state & local tax, international tax, tax technology, tax mergers & acquisitions, etc.)
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting or related field
• 6+ years of experience in business taxation working for a Big 4 or a large national, regional or local accounting firm; or equivalent in industry or with a law firm
• Active EA
• Prior tax compliance & consulting experience serving Asset Management clients
• Working knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
• Proven track record managing client engagements from start-to-end

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters of Accounting, Masters of Taxation or MBA

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.

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