Manager - US Tax - Accounting Firm

Manager - US tax

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Developing business by identifying new business opportunities by exploring the existing clientele or finding new clients by creative means.

- Resolving issues proactively which prevent effective team working, even during times of change and uncertainty

- Acting as the regional SPOC for US Tax engagements and assignments

- Leading in Business Development engagements & Client Meetings

- Engagement due diligence & effective management of assignments and deliverables

- Coaching and training the team in terms of Taxation, efficiency, process and policy standards

- Effectively managing quality of assignments delivered by the team

- Tracking client deliverables and filing and making sure that deadlines are met with quality

- Utilize the resources effectively on the engagements and oversee their performance

- Identify Out of Scope work, Value addition, etc if any and discuss with Managers.

- Be compliant with Firm policies & initiatives and ensure team is also achieved it

- Address the IRS Notices received by the client.

Desired Profile:

- Qualified CA/MBA/M.com/EA

- 9-11 years of post-qualified experience with US Tax engagements

- Good communication skills (Verbal & Written)

Skill Set:

- Strong inter- personal skills, leadership with proven track record and team building ability.

- Should possess strong international outlook and good cross cultural comfort level

- Demonstrating experience as a team leader by creating a positive environment to the team while meeting client expectations.

- Respecting the work-life quality of team members, providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner, and keeping the leadership informed of any progress or issues

- Deeper understanding of accounting concepts & US Tax Principles.

- Able to analyze and manage the client and the team.

- Able to resolve tax queries of the team and the clients.

- Working knowledge on Form 1120, 5471, 5472, 926

- US Individual Tax (Form 1040), FBAR, FATCA, PFIC, etc.

- Partnership Filings (preferably Form 1065 or 8865), PE fund compliances