Team Lead Tax & Compliance

Avalara India; Pune City; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 10,00,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Team Lead, where you will leverage your extensive experience in tax compliance and team management. In this dynamic role, you will oversee lodging tax filings, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor a talented team. Your expertise in data analytics and strong communication skills will be essential in driving team success and enhancing customer satisfaction. The organization promotes an inclusive culture and offers competitive rewards, making it an ideal place for career growth. Be part of a billion-dollar business that is redefining tax technology and making a global impact.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with at least 3 years managing a team.
• Graduate degree/MBA in Finance required.
• Proficiency in data analytics and complex Excel functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage lodging filing and preparation tasks for a team of 10 or more.
• Ensure compliance and accurate tax submissions.
• Lead employee satisfaction and retention initiatives.

Skills

Team Management

Data Analytics

Communication Skills

Math and Accounting Concepts

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Graduate Degree/MBA in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Cloud Platforms

Job description

What You'll Do

As a Team Lead, you'll handle lodging tax forms and file returns for US states, counties, and cities. You'll support the compliance team to ensure accurate filings, collaborate with tax personnel, and improve team processes. Customer support and accurate tax return preparation are key responsibilities. You will report to the Manager of Tax & Compliance. Location: Pune.

What Your Responsibilities Will Be

1. Manage lodging filing and preparation tasks for team sizes of 10 or more.
2. Manage tax processing within the team (50% of the time).
3. Ensure compliance credibility checking tasks are completed to meet regulatory requirements.
4. Own employee satisfaction and retention initiatives; lead development programs to achieve high satisfaction.
5. Hire and mentor team members for growth.
6. Identify needs and collaborate with SMEs and L&D.
7. Manage performance discussions.
8. Ensure accurate tax submissions meeting Avalara's targets.
9. Work with partners to avoid escalations.
10. Handle executive and client escalations; propose CAPA.
11. Ensure profitability from extra client issue hours.
12. Collaborate with onsite teams and partners.
13. Identify and pursue automation opportunities.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• 8+ years of experience with at least 3 years managing a team.
• Graduate degree/MBA in Finance.
• Experience with data analytics to reconcile data.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel, including complex functions, and experience with cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of math and accounting concepts.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

How Well Take Care Of You

Total Rewards include competitive compensation, paid time off, parental leave, and bonuses. Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance. Avalara promotes an inclusive culture with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including employee resource groups.

Learn more about our benefits by region: Avalara North America.

What You Need To Know About Avalara

We are Avalara, defining the relationship between tax and technology. Our cloud compliance platform processes nearly 40 billion API calls and over 5 million tax returns annually. We are a billion-dollar business aiming to be part of every transaction worldwide. Our culture is innovative, disruptive, and empowering. Join us to grow your career in a dynamic environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support diversity and inclusion, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to protected factors. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments needed during recruitment.