Overview
Lead a team within RSM's U.S. Tax Compliance practice, overseeing the preparation and review of complex S-Corporation, Partnership and Individual tax returns, ensuring U.S. tax compliance and driving process efficiencies within the Business Tax practice.
What you'll do
- Oversee the preparation and review of complex tax returns for S-Corporations, Partnerships and Individual Clients.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. tax regulations.
- Serve as the Tax client service coordinator, managing client relationships and related risk.
- Conduct detailed review and analysis of complex tax returns, approximately up to 35% of your time.
- Lead staff training and development, approximately 10-20% of your time.
- Mentor junior professionals and coordinate with U.S. counterparts.
- Identify tax planning opportunities and process improvements.
- Contribute to process automation initiatives.
- Assist with business development, tax issue recognition, extended service opportunities.
- Stay up-to-date with tax law changes and ensure compliance with firm policies and professional standards.
What you'll need
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in U.S. tax compliance for S-Corporations (1120S), Partnerships (1065), Individual Clients (1040), and Fiduciary Return (1041).
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (B-Com/BBA or M-Com/MBA).
- Extensive experience preparing and reviewing complex tax returns and workpapers, including basis calculations, K-1 allocations, Section 199A, and state tax compliance.
- Proficiency in GoSystem, CCH Axcess, CaseWare, or other leading tax software.
- Strong understanding of federal and multi-state tax laws, partner capital accounts, and tax depreciation rules.
- Experience in leading, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior and senior tax associates.
- Ability to communicate complex tax issues effectively with U.S. engagement teams and Clients.
- Willingness to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven U.S. tax season environment.
- Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and tax technology tools.
Nice to have
- CPA, EA, or master's in taxation (or actively pursuing certification).
- Strong exposure to U.S. tax planning and advisory services.
- Strong understanding of IRS regulations, tax notices, and audit support.
- Experience with private client or business taxation with a desire to grow skills in the Private Company area.
- Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation; industry specialization is a plus.
Details
- Location: Bengaluru.
- Flexibility in schedule offered to balance life's demands while serving clients.
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