Assistant Manager/Manager

Assistant Manager / Manager US Tax (SALT Form 1065)

Experience

4.5 8 years of relevant US Tax & SALT experience

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad & Kochi

India (Big 4 / Global Delivery)

Role Summary

Seeking experienced US Tax professionals with strong expertise in State and Local Tax (SALT) and Partnership taxation (Form 1065) to manage end-to-end compliance, review complex returns, and lead teams while collaborating closely with US onshore stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of US Partnership (Form 1065) returns with multi-state SALT exposure.
• Manage state and local tax compliance, including apportionment, composite returns, and withholding.
• Review K-1s, state schedules, and workpapers ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as primary liaison for US onshore teams and clients on SALT matters.
• Identify SALT risks, issues, and planning opportunities; provide technical guidance.
• Ensure adherence to Big 4 quality standards, timelines, and documentation requirements.
• Coach, review, and develop junior team members; drive performance and quality improvements.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in SALT compliance for partnerships (Form 1065).
• In-depth knowledge of US federal and state tax regulations impacting partnerships.
• Experience with multi-state filings and apportionment methodologies.
• Proficiency in US tax tools such as GoSystem, OneSource, or CCH Axcess.
• Strong analytical, review, and issue-resolution capabilities.