Deputy Manager

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Financial Services Tax 26898

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Role Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end tax assignments, including planning, execution, review, and finalization.
• Manage a team of 1–2 professionals within the tax cluster.
• Review U.S. tax returns and supporting work papers in accordance with U.S. Tax Laws, particularly for Partnerships (Form 1065).
• Lead and maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and first escalation point for technical issues raised by staff and senior team members.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor staff members throughout engagements.
• Collaborate with senior managers to assist in client delivery and team oversight.
• Monitor engagement risk and ensure compliance with all regulatory and professional standards.
• Participate in performance evaluations and provide developmental feedback to team members.
  

Must-Have Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in U.S. or global taxation.
• Strong expertise in:
• Funds-of-Funds, private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds.
• Investment industry tax compliance.
• Preparing and reviewing Partnership tax returns (Form 1065).
  

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• CPA, CA, or Enrolled Agent certification is an added advantage.
• Experience in working directly with clients and global stakeholders.
• Background in handling financial services clients across geographies.
  

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Strong technical expertise in U.S. taxation.
• Effective communicator and confident in client-facing roles.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven, collaborative environment.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.
• Adaptability to evolving tax regulations and processes.
  

Additional Guidelines

• Must be open to working onsite 4 days a week as per the return-to-office policy.
• Comfortable with the assigned shift timing of 12:30 PM – 9:30 PM IST.
• Candidates must demonstrate consistency and stability in their employment history.