Senior Tax Manager

Department: Taxation

Job Description:

ESK Technologies is seeking an experienced Sr. Tax Manager to join our team in Hyderabad.

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and Full-Time Experienced Tax Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should possess excellent social skills to handle and onboard US clients, have in-depth business tax knowledge, be a licensed CPA/EA or other qualified professionals in the accounting and tax field, and have a proven track record of handling complex tax matters. In this role, you will be responsible for Preparing and reviewing tax returns, providing tax planning advice, assisting with bookkeeping tasks, onboarding clients, developing processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and mentoring junior employees. This role is pivotal in managing tax preparation and planning processes for our diverse client base, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities:
 Tax Preparation and Review:

Preparation and review of business and personal tax returns such as
Form 1040, 1065, 1120S, 1120, 990, and 1041 from initial consultation to final delivery. You should know Federal, State, Local, and international compliances. You will be involved in all aspects of Tax assignments from planning and projections to finalization. Manage and support tax notices including IRS calls and prepare necessary documentation and replies.

 Financial Statements:

Prepare and/or review financial statements as needed, assisting the
accounting team and clients whenever there is a need.

 Tax Reduction Strategies:

Understand and apply strategies to minimize clients’ tax liabilities.
Ability to do independent tax research in case of unseen tax scenarios Collaborating with the tax planning team to ensure our tax strategies and policies were implemented accurately as per IRS compliances.  Staff Management:

Oversee tax processes by coordinating day-to-day interaction with the team and
reviewing their work. Train new and experienced staff, supervise the staff, and ge the work done in a timely and efficient manner. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Tax planning, and accounting departments, to ensure book finalization and alignment on tax strategies and initiatives.  Client Communication:

Maintain regular and effective communication with clients to address their
tax- related inquiries and provide updates. Ability to onboard and build strong relationships with clients.  Database Management:

Organize and update the tax database, ensuring all records are accurate and
up to date. Provie the required information reports whenever requested by the management.

Requirements:

 Experience: A minimum of 10 years of overall experience in US taxation which includes both
preparation and review of tax returns and accounting is essential. Working directly with CPA firm in the US is an added advantage.

 Tax Knowledge:

High-level understanding of the tax code for individuals and businesses. Assist
with tax planning and strategy development, identifying opportunities for reducing tax liability and risk mitigation.

 Certifications:

Must be a licensed tax preparer, EA (Enrolled Agent), or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or other qualified professionals in the accounting and tax field/Pursuing

 Software Proficiency:

Experience with Tax software such as Drake and Ultra Tax, accounting
software’s such as QuickBooks and Xero, workflow management tools and MS office.

 Technical Skills:

Computer literacy, strong numerical skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

 People Skills:

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking and handling various projects
simultaneously in an efficient manner.

Essential Requirements:

1. Candidate must have knowledge of both 1040 (individual) and business (1120S, 1065). 2. Must’ve worked for a major portion of their career especially during the beginning years in small and medium size firms with good backing where they’re exposed to multiple facets of tax filing. They should have end to end exposure. 3. Must have been in a team lead role for at least 6 to 7 years. 4. Should have excellent interpersonal skills, patience and understanding to deal with the chaos of medium sized but fast paced firm like ours. 5. An enrolled agent and someone with commerce background is a must.