1065/1120-Manager

(1065 Operating Partnership / Real Estate & 1120)

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager with strong expertise in US taxation, particularly Partnership Taxation (Form 1065), Operating Partnerships, Real Estate taxation, and Corporate Taxation (Form 1120). The successful candidate will manage end-to-end tax engagements, oversee tax return preparation and review, ensure timely and accurate compliance, and lead teams while maintaining strong relationships with US-based clients.

• US Tax Compliance & Return Preparation
  • Manage and oversee preparation and review of US Partnership Tax Returns (Form 1065), including complex Operating Partnership and Real Estate engagements.
  • Review Schedule K-1s, partner allocations, capital accounts, distributions, and supporting tax schedules.
  • Oversee preparation and review of US Corporate Tax Returns (Form 1120) and applicable federal and state filings.
  • Review tax workpapers, supporting schedules, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Technical Tax Expertise
  • Apply strong knowledge of US Partnership Taxation and relevant IRS regulations.
  • Handle complex partnership structures, allocations, distributions, and ownership changes.
  • Identify technical tax issues and risks; stay current with changes in US tax laws and reporting requirements.
• Team Management & Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and manage tax professionals; allocate work and monitor deliverables.
  • Provide technical guidance and training, review performance, and maintain high-quality output.
• Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as a key point of contact for clients, manage expectations and queries, and participate in client meetings.
  • Coordinate with onshore teams and provide clear updates on engagement status and deliverables.
• Process & Quality Management
  • Manage multiple engagements and deadlines, especially during peak tax seasons.
  • Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, documentation requirements, and tax reporting procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and turnaround time.

• 8+ years of relevant experience in US taxation, with significant hands-on exposure to Form 1065.
• Strong experience in preparation and review of US Partnership Tax Returns.
• Experience with Operating Partnerships and Real Estate taxation.
• Working knowledge of US Corporate Tax Returns (Form 1120).
• Understanding of K-1 reporting, partnership allocations, and capital account calculations.
• Proven experience in team management, review of complex engagements, and client handling.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet strict deadlines.

• CPA / EA / CA / MBA (Finance) or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience with US-based CPA firms, Big 4, or professional services/consulting firms.
• Exposure to US tax preparation software and workflow management tools.
• Experience managing offshore tax delivery teams and coordinating with US-based clients.