Senior Manager - Tax

Overview

Lead the review and governance of complex U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance processes within the Tax function at First Citizens India in Bengaluru.

What you'll do

• Lead the review of U.S. Federal, State, and Local tax returns and supporting workpapers.
• Review and technical knowledge of SALT combined / stand-alone filings.
• Have a clear understanding of Nexus / Sourcing rule for the preparation of Allocation and apportionment.
• Oversee quarterly and annual tax compliance deliverables and ensure timely filing of returns and extensions.
• Review estimated tax calculations, apportionment & allocation methodologies, nexus analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Evaluate technical tax positions and ensure proper application of federal and state tax regulations.
• Support internal and external audit requirements, including responses to Information Document Requests (IDRs).
• Ensure robust documentation and compliance with internal controls, and identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive automation, standardization, continuous improvement initiatives and leverage tax technology solutions, including OneSource and other tax compliance tools.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals.
• Establish review protocols and quality control standards across compliance processes.
• Partner with U.S.-based tax leadership, finance teams, and external service providers.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• 12+ years CA, or else 15+ years of progressive experience in U.S. State and Federal tax compliance, tax review, and tax reporting.
• Significant experience reviewing U.S. Federal and State income tax returns.
• Experience managing teams and reviewing work prepared by tax professionals.
• U.S. Federal Corporate Tax (Form 1120) and State & Local Tax (SALT) knowledge.
• eSource Tax Software and other tax tools.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, with strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, with a strategic mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Nice to have

• CPA, CA, EA, MBA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Combination of public accounting and corporate tax experience.
• Indirect tax oversight, including U.S. sales and use tax and property tax, and collaboration with external advisors on indirect tax compliance and audits.
• ASC 740 fundamentals and partnership tax compliance.
• Nexus & apportionment methodologies and estimated tax computations.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.
• Work mode: Hybrid.
• Reports to: Director/Associate Director.