Eton Solutions - Senior Manager - Tax

Title: Senior Tax Manager

Level of Experience: 10-15 years

Location: Bangalore

The Tax Senior Manager will be involved in management, comprehensive review, and quality control of a diverse portfolio of complex US and Other Countries tax engagements. This position demands a high level of technical mastery across various tax forms, exceptional managerial skills, and the adaptability to coordinate or review filings in international jurisdictions.

Experience: 8+ years in US Tax

Education/Certifications: CPA or EA certification is REQUIRED.

Knowledge & Expertise Requirements:

US Tax (Forms 1040, 1065, 1120/1120-S):

- In-Depth Knowledge of Subchapter C (Corporate), Subchapter K (Partnership), and Subchapter S (S-Corp) taxation, including the associated complex federal and multi-state compliance requirements.

- Expertise in book-to-tax adjustments (Schedule M-1/M-3), stock basis/capital account maintenance, and the proper handling of complex deductions and credits (e.g., R&D, Depreciation), Tax consolidations

- Knowledge in PFICs, complex Partnership and HNIs.

International/Non-US Tax Adaptability:

- Knowledge of US Outbound International Tax provisions (e.g., GILTI, Subpart F, Foreign Tax Credits) and related forms (5471, 8865, 8993).

- Demonstrated skill in managing, coordinating, or reviewing tax returns for foreign entities and/or individuals (e.g., Canadian, UK, European VAT filings, India GST ) as a process leader, even if deep preparation expertise is outsourced.

Tax Research & Problem Solving:

- Proven ability to conduct advanced tax research using professional platforms to analyze complex technical issues and provide clear, documented conclusions.

Tax Provision (ASC 740):

- Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes) and the ability to review tax provisions for corporate clients, including FIN 48 (uncertain tax positions).

Key Skills & Management Responsibilities:

Review and Quality Control:

- Perform the final, comprehensive review of complex, multi-entity federal and state deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy.

- Implement and enforce rigorous quality control standards and workflow processes across the entire team.

- Substantial contribution towards process and product feature development relating to Tax

Team Leadership and Development:

- Manage, mentor, and develop the team including goal setting, performance evaluations, and personalized coaching on technical and professional growth.

- Lead resource planning and allocation to ensure all compliance deadlines are met efficiently across the varied client portfolio.

Client Management:

- Handling of complex queries on tax matters (e.g., transaction implications) and deliverables

- Proactively identify and discuss the impact of new tax legislation, new product features and others.

Process and Technology:

- Expert proficiency in multiple professional tax software platforms (e.g., GoSystem, CCH Axcess, UltraTax).

- Drive the adoption of tax technology and process improvements to streamline compliance efforts and improve operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

- Extensive experience with the full compliance lifecycle for Forms 1040, 1065, and 1120/1120-S.

- Demonstrated ability to independently manage client relationships and engagements.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex tax matters for non-technical audiences.

- Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and strict adherence to quality and timeliness