Us Tax Associate

**Job Summary**:
The US Taxation Lead will be responsible for managing all aspects of US tax compliance, reporting, and planning. The role involves ensuring the company's adherence to all tax laws and regulations, identifying tax-saving opportunities, and providing strategic tax guidance to senior management. This individual will be responsible for leading the tax team and working closely with other departments such as finance, legal, and operations to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring compliance.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Tax Compliance & Reporting**:

- Oversee and manage the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns.
- Ensure accurate and timely tax filings for the company’s corporate income, sales, property, and other applicable taxes.
- Review the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provision calculations, including effective tax rate reconciliation.
- **Tax Planning & Strategy**:

- Develop and implement tax strategies that optimize the company’s tax position while complying with all applicable tax laws.
- Advise senior management on tax implications of various business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and cross-border operations.
- Conduct regular tax reviews to identify opportunities for tax efficiency.
- **Audit & Tax Controversy Management**:

- Coordinate with external auditors on tax-related matters.
- Lead the company’s defense in case of tax audits, investigations, or disputes with tax authorities.
- Respond to IRS notices and manage any potential tax-related issues or appeals.
- **Leadership & Team Management**:

- Lead and manage the tax department to ensure the effective execution of all tax processes.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior tax staff, promoting professional growth.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure proper tax compliance and reporting.
- **Research & Development**:

- Stay updated on changes in US tax laws and regulations, including federal, state, and local tax matters.
- Conduct in-depth tax research on technical issues and interpret tax regulations for the organization.
- **Cross-functional Collaboration**:

- Collaborate with internal finance, legal, and business teams to assess tax implications on business decisions.
- Provide insights on structuring contracts, transactions, and business models from a tax perspective.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field (Master’s or JD/LL.M is a plus).
- **Experience**:

- At least 6+ years of experience in US taxation, with a strong focus on corporate tax compliance, planning, and reporting.
- Significant experience in managing tax audits and working with both federal and state tax authorities.
- Experience in a leadership or supervisory role within the tax department.
- **Skills & Competencies**:

- Strong knowledge of US federal and state tax laws and regulations.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex tax issues to non-tax professionals.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹2,000,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

- What is your current CTC?
- What is your expected CTC?
- If selected, how soon can you join? (Mention the date)
- Which is your current location?
- If your profile is shortlisted, when can you meet us for an face to face interview?
- How many years of experience do you have in US Taxation?
- How many years of experience do you have in leading a team?
- Are you comfortable to work out of Jayanagar?

Work Location: In person