Senior Managing Director US Tax (Corporations & Partnerships)

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Role Summary

Senior Managing Director US Tax

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the US Tax service line in India with a focus on Corporations & Partnerships.
• Drive strategic growth initiatives, practice expansion, and digital innovation for tax services.
• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing team of tax professionals in Bengaluru.
• Act as a thought leader and subject matter expert on evolving US Tax regulations.

Client Delivery & Advisory

• Advise US and multinational clients on corporate and partnership tax matters, including structuring, compliance, planning, and cross-border issues.
• Oversee preparation and review of US federal and state corporate and partnership returns (Forms 1120, 1065, K-1s, etc.).
• Provide expertise in areas such as taxable income determinations, partnership allocations, entity structuring, M&A transactions, and international tax considerations (e.g., GILTI, BEAT, FDII).
• Manage client relationships at senior levels, ensuring top-quality service delivery and long-term trust.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and risk management for client engagements.
• Implement standard processes, quality checks, and automation tools to enhance efficiency.
• Partner with global leadership teams to align India operations with firm-wide US Tax objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  CPA, CA, or equivalent advanced degree in Accounting/Taxation/Finance.

• Experience:

  18+ years of progressive experience in US Tax, with a strong background in corporations and partnerships, including extensive client-facing responsibilities.
• Proven track record in leadership roles within Big 4, large professional services firms, or multinational in-house tax teams.
• Deep technical expertise in

  US federal and state taxation

  , with exposure to

  cross-border structuring, M&A, and partnership taxation

  .
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, ASC 740, and tax accounting principles.
• Exceptional leadership, client relationship management, and team-building skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive both growth and operational efficiency.

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership and vision-setting
• Strong technical expertise in US Tax (Corp/Partnerships)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with commercial acumen
• Ability to work in a global, matrixed organization
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills