Executive Director | Firm Taxation | Mumbai | Finance & Accounts

Deloitte FinanceExecutive Director - TaxRole Overview:The Executive Director (Tax) will lead the strategic tax function for Deloitte India, overseeing direct and indirect tax planning, compliance, and advisory across 30+ legal entities. The role demands deep expertise in cross-border taxation, transfer pricing, and entity structuring.The Executive Director (Tax) will also spearhead business-level tax planning and optimise the effective rate of taxation and reduce lock-up in taxes, and will actively collaborate with client-facing tax teams to access specialist insights and solutions.Location:Mumbai, India (Thane and OIC)Reporting to:DSA CFODepartment:TaxNumber of Direct Reports: 2; Indirect Reports: ~15Key Responsibilities:Strategic Tax Leadership:Develop and execute a comprehensive tax strategy aligned with global and regional business goals.Lead tax planning initiatives across legal entities, ensuring optimal structuring for exports and intercompany transactions.Advise leadership on tax implications of business decisions, M&A, and restructuring.Compliance & Risk Management:Ensure full compliance with Indian tax laws (Income Tax, GST) and international tax regulations (OECD BEPS, Pillar 2).Oversee transfer pricing documentation and audits, especially for exports to member firms.Mitigate tax risks through proactive governance and internal controls.Leveraging Internal Expertise:Proactively engage with client-facing tax teams across service lines (Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Transfer Pricing, International Tax) to access specialist knowledge.Facilitate knowledge-sharing forums and cross-functional collaboration to enhance internal tax capabilities.Integrate client insights and market trends into internal tax strategy and planning.Stakeholder Engagement:Act as the primary tax advisor to the India CFO, COO, and global tax leadership.Liaise with external advisors, regulators, and member firms to ensure alignment and transparency.Represent the firm in industry forums and regulatory consultations.Qualifications & Experience:Education:CA / CPA / LLB / Masters in Taxation or Finance.Experience:Minimum 1520 years of experience in India in Tax, with 5 years in Tax leadership roles, in a service-based industry, preferably professional services or technology consulting.Proven track record in managing tax planning across complex legal structures in India, including LLP.Deep understanding of international tax treaties, transfer pricing, and global tax reforms.Skills & Competencies:Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.Proficiency in tax technology platform.Ability to drive change and lead cross-functional transformation initiatives, such as entity structure simplification.