Senior Tax Manager - US Taxation - Banking & Finance

WE'RE HIRING | Senior Tax Manager - US Taxation

Location: India

Experience: 8 - 14 Years

Relevant Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Senior Manager

Notice Period: Maximum 45 - 60 Days

We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Manager - US Taxation to lead complex tax engagements, provide technical and advisory guidance, manage key client relationships, and drive the development of high-performing tax teams.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in US Taxation, particularly Partnership Tax, along with proven experience in engagement leadership, client management, technical review, team development, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage multiple US Tax engagements from planning through completion and delivery.

- Review complex US federal, state, and local tax returns for accuracy, compliance, and technical quality.

- Provide technical oversight on Partnership Tax engagements and complex tax matters.

- Review and resolve complex tax issues and provide appropriate technical and advisory solutions.

- Advise clients on US tax compliance, tax planning, structuring, and other tax-related matters.

- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of tax engagements while maintaining high-quality standards.

- Manage client relationships and serve as a key point of contact for tax-related matters.

- Lead engagement planning, budgeting, billing, realization, collections, and overall engagement economics.

- Identify potential tax planning opportunities and support clients with proactive tax advisory services.

- Stay updated with changes in US tax laws, regulations, and tax reporting requirements and assess their impact on clients.

- Review work prepared by tax professionals and provide detailed technical feedback.

- Identify process gaps and implement improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and delivery timelines.

- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop tax professionals across different levels.

- Build a strong team culture focused on technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

- Manage multiple priorities and engagements while ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.

- Collaborate with internal teams and senior leadership on complex client matters and engagement strategy.

- Contribute to business development, client retention, account expansion, and new business opportunities.

- Participate in client presentations, discussions, and technical consultations when required.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

- 8 - 14 years of total professional experience.

- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Senior Manager role.

- Strong and relevant experience in US Taxation.

- Extensive knowledge of Partnership Tax and complex tax engagements.

- Experience managing multiple US tax engagements and large/mid-sized client accounts.

- Proven experience in client relationship management and engagement leadership.

- Strong technical review and tax advisory capabilities.

- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing tax teams.

- Strong understanding of US federal and state tax compliance requirements.

- Postgraduate degree is mandatory.

- Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA certification is mandatory.

- Strong accounting and taxation background preferred.

Core Technical Expertise:

- US Federal Taxation

- US State & Local Taxation

- Partnership Tax

- Individual & Corporate Taxation

- Tax Compliance & Tax Planning

- Tax Return Review

- Tax Research & Technical Analysis

- Tax Accounting and Reporting

- Client Advisory

- Engagement Management

- Quality & Risk Management

Leadership & Client Management:

- Strong people leadership and team management skills.

- Ability to coach and mentor tax professionals and build future leaders.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

- Ability to handle senior-level client interactions independently.

- Strong business acumen with an understanding of engagement profitability, realization, billing, and collections.

- Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ideal Candidate:

A seasoned US Tax professional and people leader with 14 - 18 years of experience and at least 2 years at the Senior Manager level. The candidate should combine strong Partnership Tax expertise with proven capabilities in client management, engagement leadership, technical review, team development, and business growth.