Deputy Manager US Taxation (Financial Services Partnership)

As the Deputy Manager in US Taxation within the Financial Services Partnership team, you will play a crucial role in handling partnership tax compliance for clients in the investment industry, including hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and funds-of-funds. Your responsibilities will revolve around collaborating on US tax assignments, overseeing tax returns, ensuring compliance with Form 1065 for Partnerships, supervising a team of 12 members, and serving as a mentor for junior team members. Your technical tax proficiency, leadership skills, and ability to work collaboratively with the team will be essential in this role. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate on all aspects of US tax assignments, from planning to finalization - Review and manage US tax returns and supporting workpapers in accordance with US tax law - Supervise and mentor a team of 12 members - Act as the first escalation point for technical queries from junior team members - Maintain proactive communication with clients, manage expectations, and drive client satisfaction - Provide technical oversight to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables - Assess performance and contribute to the development of team members - Assist senior leadership in delivery and engagement management - Monitor risk and ensure compliance with internal quality standards Mandatory Qualifications & Skills: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent - Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in US/Global taxation - Hands-on experience with Form 1065 Partnership tax compliance - Familiarity with Funds-of-Funds, Hedge Funds, Private Equity, or Venture Capital taxation - Strong technical understanding of US tax regulations Preferred Qualifications: - CPA / CA / Enrolled Agent certification is an advantage - Experience working directly with international clients or counterparts - Exposure to tax processes within financial services firms - Proficiency in managing small teams and mentoring junior professionals Candidate Expectations: - Demonstrated job stability and consistent employment history - Willingness to comply with the work-from-office policy (4 days/week) - Openness to work in the defined shift window and flexibility during high-volume periods - Ideal candidates would come from Big 4 accounting firms, mid-sized firms with strong US tax practices, or specialist consulting firms focused on US taxation Note: Applicants are expected to demonstrate commitment to quality, learning, and process improvement, and should not have significant unexplained employment gaps or frequent job switches. Your skills in hedge funds, mentoring, and venture capital taxation will be valuable assets in this role.,