Team Lead

CohnReznick Professional Services Pvt Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Parental leave

Learning & development

Volunteer time off

Job summary

CohnReznick is expanding its India operations and seeking a Senior to join our Real Estate tax team. The role involves preparing and reviewing US Federal and state tax returns for partnerships, with a focus on Real Estate, while ensuring adherence to firm standards.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of U.S. taxation experience, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to guide and develop junior staff within a hybrid work environment in India.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. taxation and accounting principles.
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret financial data, tax returns, and supporting workpapers.
• Strong written and verbal communication for documentation and inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Review US federal and state tax returns prepared by associates and experienced associates, including partnership/1065 returns (Real Estate).
• Ensure compliance with firm quality standards, tax regulations, and engagement-specific instructions, maintaining a high level of accuracy and consistency.
• Identify technical issues, risks, and process inefficiencies; provide clear, actionable, and value-added review comments to enhance quality and team learning.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously by prioritizing workloads, meeting deadlines, and maintaining strong coordination with engagement teams.
• Reduce rework by guiding preparers during the preparation phase where possible.
• Act as a buddy to the junior staff, providing technical guidance, reviewing concepts, and supporting their professional development

Skills

US taxation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting

Tools

CCH Axcess

Go-System

OneSource

ProSystem

CCH Engagement/CaseWare

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the world’s top professional services firms, and in support of our global workforce strategy, we’re growing our operations in India! We create rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices worldwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an Senior to join the Real Estate team in our Tax practice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

YOUR TEAM

This position will support our Tax team and this team Prepares and or Review US Federal Income tax returns of Partnership/ Form 1065 (Real Estate).

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Review US federal and state tax returns prepared by associates and experienced associates, including partnership / Form 1065 returns (Real Estate) .
• Ensure compliance with firm quality standards, tax regulations, and engagement-specific instructions, maintaining a high level of accuracy and consistency
• Identify technical issues, risks, and process inefficiencies; provide clear, actionable, and value-added review comments to enhance quality and team learning
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously by prioritizing workloads, meeting deadlines, and maintaining strong coordination with engagement teams.
• Reduce rework by guiding preparers during the preparation phase where possible.
• Act as a buddy to the junior staff, providing technical guidance, reviewing concepts, and supporting their professional development

Your Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. taxation and understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret financial data, tax returns, and supporting workpapers
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to identify risks, issues, and solutions proactively.
• Strong written and verbal communication for documentation and inquiries.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in U.S. taxation
• Experience with U.S. tax software such as CCH Axcess, Go-System, OneSource, ProSystem, and CCH Engagement/CaseWare.

In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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