Deputy Manager

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Role Overview

Financial Services Tax

U.S. Taxation

Funds-of-Funds, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Hedge Funds

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on all aspects of tax assignments – from planning to finalization
• Review and manage U.S. tax returns and work papers, specifically Partnership (Form 1065) compliance
• Act as a technical SME to ensure the quality and timeliness of team deliverables
• Provide guidance and mentorship to 1–2 team members within a cluster
• Serve as the first point of escalation for technical queries raised by junior team members
• Maintain effective communication with clients to manage expectations and ensure service excellence
• Identify risks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Support senior leadership in client delivery and internal team management
• Supervise, train, and evaluate team members during engagements
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years of relevant U.S./Global taxation experience
• Proven expertise in Funds-of-Funds, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Hedge Funds
• Experience with Partnership returns – Form 1065
• Strong understanding of tax compliance processes and technical tax concepts
  

Preferred/Desired Skills

• CPA, CA, or Enrolled Agent certification (advantageous)
• Prior experience working with global counterparts and international clients
• Background in financial services taxation
• Familiarity with managing offshore tax compliance processes
  

Additional Guidelines

• Must demonstrate strong job stability – no frequent job changes or unexplained employment gaps
• Candidates must be comfortable with the hybrid return-to-office (RTO) model – 4 days in office weekly
• Comfortable with the 12:30 PM – 9:30 PM IST shift
• Experience from Big 4s, mid-sized U.S. tax firms, or boutique tax advisory firms highly desirable