Assistant Manager - US Tax ( 1065,1120,1120s )

Role Description

This is a full-time work from office role. As a US Tax Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for managing client engagements, ensuring accurate and timely tax compliance, and supervising a team of seniors and associates. You will work closely with managers and partners to deliver tax advisory services, maintain client relationships, and support team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end US tax compliance engagements for corporations, partnerships, and individuals
• Review complex Federal and State tax returns prepared by team members.
• Ensure technical accuracy, adherence to deadlines, and compliance with firm quality standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client queries and relationship management.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of tax seniors and associates.
• Research and resolve complex tax issues, preparing high-quality technical memoranda.
• Support managers/partners in tax planning, advisory projects, and cross-border tax matters.
• Participate in risk management and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in proposals, presentations, and business development activities.
• Contribute to staff training programs and firm knowledge sharing.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in US tax compliance (public accounting or shared services).
• Strong accounting and taxation knowledge.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office tools.
• CPA, EA, or progress toward certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US Federal and State taxation, including consolidated returns and multi-state filings.
• Proficiency in US tax software ( CCH Axcess, SurePrep, Prosystem fx, etc.).
• Strong leadership, people management, and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with proven client-facing experience.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.