Lead Tax Specialist

U.S. Tax professional based in India

special focus on Texas

Key Responsibilities

U.S. Federal Tax

• Prepare, review, and support

  U.S. Federal tax returns

  (Forms 1120, 5472, 1042, 1099 etc.)
• Assist with

  tax provisions

  (ASC 740), deferred tax calculations, and true-ups
• Research U.S. federal tax regulations and provide technical guidance
• Support IRS audits, notices, and correspondence

State & Local Tax

• Handle

  multi-state tax compliance

  and filings
• Expertise in

  Texas Franchise Tax

  , including margin tax calculations
• Manage

  Texas Sales & use tax

  requirements and compliances
• Coordinate filings for other key states as required.

Property, Land & Local Taxes

• Support

  property tax and land tax compliance

• Review property tax valuations and liaise with local authorities and consultants
• Assist in planning and optimization of property tax exposure

Transfer Pricing

• Coordinate with global teams and external advisors on TP compliance
• Support

  transfer pricing documentation

  , benchmarking studies, and intercompany pricing models
• Assist with U.S. transfer pricing audits and inquiries

Advisory & Planning

• Provide tax planning support for

  U.S. expansions, restructurings, and intercompany transactions

• Advise on Texas-specific tax incentives, credits, and compliance requirements
• Monitor changes in U.S. and Texas tax laws and assess business impact

Stakeholder & Process Management

• Work closely with U.S./ UAE based teams, controllers, and external CPA firms
• Ensure timely compliance with U.S. deadlines despite time-zone differences
• Improve tax processes, documentation and internal controls

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master's degree in

  Accounting, Finance or Taxation

• CPA, EA, CA, or equivalent qualification preferred

• Strong knowledge of

  U.S. Federal and State tax laws

• Hands-on experience with

  Texas Franchise Tax and State & Local Taxes in US

• Ability to research U.S. tax issues and appraise the management for any changes.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-4 year's experience in

  Big 4 or large U.S. CPA firms

• Exposure to

  U.S. property tax and transfer pricing

• Experience supporting

  U.S.headquartered multinational companies

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication (U.S. stakeholder-facing)
• Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment
• Strong understanding of Texas-specific tax landscape