US Tax Compliance - Staff - India - Mumbai

Plante & Moran, PLLC; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran in Mumbai seeks an experienced tax professional to lead complex wealth-related tax planning and return preparation for high net worth individuals and family offices. You will engage with clients and advisory teams to optimize tax outcomes and support estate planning initiatives.

The role requires strong public accounting background, CPA credential, and experience with investment partnerships, trusts, and various corporate structures. Travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in public accounting.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license required.
• Experience with high net worth individuals, S-corporations, C-corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning with client and advisory team to optimize wealth goals.
• Manage and review tax returns for high net worth clients and related entities.
• Involve in estate planning and wealth transfer projects.
• Determine objectives and participate in decision making with client management.
• Supervise staff and contribute to business development and training.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax planning

High net worth

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Manage the tax planning process with the client and advisory team to optimize the wealth management goals of the client/family.
• Manage and review tax returns for high-net-worth and family office clients, including federal, foreign, state, and local tax returns, estimated payments and extensions, and federal and state tax audits. The primary focus will be on complex investment partnerships and related family trusts and individuals.
• Involvement in estate planning and wealth transfer projects.
• Determine appropriate tax objectives, scope and methodology and actively participate in decision making with client's management to understand the broader impact of current decisions and possible solutions
• Identify tax solutions and opportunities for clients including federal or state credits or items generated from tax law changes
• Effectively leverage available technology (i.e. CCH Axcess) and other resources to maximize technical application to project, and holds the engagement team to the same standard
• Serve as the primary engagement manager with economic responsibilities for billing, realization and collections

Relationship Building and Staff Development

• Participate in internal and external networking events, including client meetings, industry events, etc.
• Contribute to business expansion efforts, including proposal development and sales calls
• Supervise and develop a team of associates on each engagement in the areas of client engagement management and applied technical tax knowledge
• Immediate opportunity to work directly with Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners internally, and Accounting Managers, Controllers, and C-Suite individuals externally

Firm Contributions

• Participate in annual CORE training program which focuses on development of core competencies to facilitate your growth at the firm
• Opportunities to be involved in various non-billable initiatives, including on and off-campus recruiting, internal training facilitation, buddy system/mentoring program, development of thought leadership content, etc.

The qualifications.

• 5+ years experience in public accounting
• Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA or Bar License required
• Experience with high net worth individuals, S-corporations, C-corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, and private foundations is required with the emphasis on high net worth individuals.
• Sophisticated knowledge of fiduciary and estate tax planning and compliance.
• Client travel throughout the region, with some overnight stays may be required.
• Additionally, there are opportunities for overnight travel to attend firm wide trainings and events

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we're one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you'll see what makes us different: we're a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody 's perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for?

Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person's ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we're able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.