Tax Manager

This role is for one of Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 3000000 (ie INR 15-30 LPA)
Min Experience: 5 years
Location: Hyderabad
JobType: full-time

Requirements

Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned tax professional to lead regulatory compliance and expatriate tax services for third-party clients, ensuring full adherence to US federal, state, and local tax regulations. This client-facing role involves managing complex tax obligations for global assignees, delivering strategic tax planning, and supporting audits, all while developing and mentoring a team of tax professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

US Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure client compliance with US federal, state, and local tax regulations, including income tax, payroll tax, and other statutory requirements.
• Oversee accurate and timely preparation, review, and submission of US tax filings across client accounts, ensuring alignment with client-specific compliance needs.
• Monitor changes in US tax legislation, assess their impact, and advise clients on necessary practice updates.
• Manage US tax compliance for expatriates, including both inbound and outbound assignments.
• Partner with global teams to deliver integrated cross-border tax planning and reporting services.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, social security, and other statutory obligations for expatriates under both US and applicable international tax laws.

Client Advisory & Tax Planning

• Offer strategic guidance on regulatory and expatriate tax matters, optimizing the structure of international assignments for tax efficiency.
• Advise client HR and Finance teams on tax implications of compensation, mobility policies, and employee benefits.
• Design and implement effective tax strategies that balance client compliance with cost-effective assignment management.

Risk Management & Audit Support

• Identify potential tax risks and lead efforts to mitigate exposure across client accounts.
• Support clients through tax audits, coordinating with internal stakeholders and auditors to provide necessary documentation and explanations.
• Maintain and enhance internal control systems to support accurate and compliant tax reporting.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage a team of tax professionals handling third-party client engagements, providing mentorship, training, and performance evaluations.
• Organize knowledge-sharing sessions to keep the team updated on regulatory changes and client-specific compliance requirements.
• Cultivate a collaborative team environment and establish best practices in handling regulatory and expatriate tax functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, EA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in US tax compliance and expatriate tax management, ideally in a client-service environment.
• In-depth understanding of US tax laws and regulations, particularly concerning expatriate taxation.
• Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g., OneSource, CCH) and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience with multinational clients or within a public accounting or consulting firm.
• Familiarity with US tax treaties, totalization agreements, and cross-border tax planning.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage complex client engagements in a fast-paced setting.