Manager - US Tax

Overview

 

Tax Manager  

 

 

Wipfli India is seeking an experienced and results-driven Tax Manager to lead complex US Tax engagements, with a strong focus on Partnership Taxation (Form 1065), S-Corporation Taxation (Form 1120-S), and C-Corporation Taxation (Form 1120). or High Net Worth Individuals (Form 1040). The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in US tax compliance, planning, and consulting, particularly serving clients

 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and review complex US tax engagements across Partnerships (Form 1065), S-Corporations (Form 1120-S), and C-Corporations (Form 1120), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.• Manage preparation and review of Form 1065, Form 1120-S, and Form 1120, along with related schedules, state filings, and tax provisions.• Estimate & Extensions calculations for federal and state returns.• Complex Form 1040 compliance and review and Tax planning for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals• Prior experience serving Construction/ Real Estate Industry Taxation Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution OR High Net Worth Individuals (HNI) clients will be a significant advantage.• Provide technical guidance on US tax compliance, tax planning strategies, and regulatory requirements.• Identify, anticipate, and resolve significant tax issues impacting client deliverables.• Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of tax returns and client engagements.• Participate in calls with the onshore (US) team to discuss team progress, quality and productivity.• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.• Review financial statements and tax positions while ensuring alignment with US GAAP.• Support tax research and provide recommendations on complex tax matters.Skills & Abilities

• Strong English communication skills, a self-motivated and detail-oriented approach, and a strong willingness to learn.• Built strong relationships and collaborated effectively with U.S. stakeholders to develop a strategic plan for growing the India team.• Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects and follow through on commitments.• Facilitates tax technical training while helping build a stronger team in India.• Delivers high-quality, detail-oriented work on time and under pressure.• Strong team player with effective US–India communication skills and the ability to manage teams independently.• Software Proficiency- (CCH Axcess Tax, CaseWare & Sage Fixed Assets (Sage FAS). and related AI/data analytics tools.

 

Specialized Knowledge in U.S. Construction/ Real Estate Industry Taxation

• Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution OR High Net Worth IndividualsConstruction & Real Estate Industry Taxation Knowledge• Percentage of Completion Method (PCM)• Completed Contract Method (CCM)• Look-back calculations• Long-term contract reporting• Revenue recognition considerations• Cost segregation studies• Partnership allocations and pass-through taxation• Waterfall structures and investor reporting

 

Manufacturing & Retail and Distribution Industry Taxation Knowledge

• Inventory accounting Methods• UNICAP (Section 263A) rules.• Research & Development (R&D) tax credits• State manufacturing incentives and credits. (WI Credit)High Net Worth Individuals

• Complex Form 1040 compliance and review• Pass-through income, investments, Passive Activity Loss Limitation• Tax planning for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals• Trust and estate taxation exposure is preferred• Multi-state filing, Part year / Non Resident Tax returns

 

Work location: Wipfli India, Bengaluru/ Ahmedabad