The Manager of Accounting & Tax will be responsible for overseeing daily accounting activities, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and assisting in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements & tax filings. This role will work closely with senior management, external auditors, to ensure compliance with financial and tax reporting standards. The position requires strong technical accounting and tax knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Assists in the documentation process & preparation of SOPs. Assist in the preparation of tax forms, i.e 1099, Misc, INT, 5498, quarterly estimated tax payments and other tax-related filings. Collaborate with onshore clients to ensure timely and accurate submission of tax filings and other regulatory reports. Should be aware of the Regulatory guidelines of IRS Should be aware of Tax deadlines and have knowledge about Tax liability and payments Must have knowledge amount insurance products Work with management for various EXL operational activities Coordinate and oversee the work of the team, ensuring deadlines are met and tasks are completed accurately. Should perform quality audits of the team and identify gaps and resolve them Mentoring & guiding team members, providing guidance and support for their professional development. Identify areas for process improvements and automation & ensure implementation of the process improvement ideas, within the accounting and tax functions to increase efficiency and accuracy. Should be flexible and follow agile approach for getting the work completed on time Should have an ability to prioritize work to meet client expectations Ensure smooth and transparent communication between internal and external stakeholders Qualifications – Bachelor’s degree in B.com/MBA Finance 8-10 years of experience in book close activities, tax returns with at least 4-5 years in a managerial or leadership role In-depth knowledge of tax laws, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GAAP, IFRS, corporate tax laws) Preferred prior experience in (e.g., OneSource, BPC, etc). Strong Accounting knowledge & prior experience in US Tax domain or insurance industry Strong Communication, demonstrating attention to detail, excellent analytical skills and competent at logical reasoning Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and work collaboratively with senior leadership. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with various stakeholders. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
ResponsibilitiesLead project planning and execution, Optimize project processes and resources, Ensure project deliverables meet requirements, Provide technical support, Collaborate with stakeholders.
QualificationsThe Manager of Accounting & Tax will be responsible for overseeing daily accounting activities, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and assisting in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements & tax filings. This role will work closely with senior management, external auditors, to ensure compliance with financial and tax reporting standards. The position requires strong technical accounting and tax knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Assists in the documentation process & preparation of SOPs. Assist in the preparation of tax forms, i.e 1099, Misc, INT, 5498, quarterly estimated tax payments and other tax-related filings. Collaborate with onshore clients to ensure timely and accurate submission of tax filings and other regulatory reports. Should be aware of the Regulatory guidelines of IRS Should be aware of Tax deadlines and have knowledge about Tax liability and payments Must have knowledge amount insurance products Work with management for various EXL operational activities Coordinate and oversee the work of the team, ensuring deadlines are met and tasks are completed accurately. Should perform quality audits of the team and identify gaps and resolve them Mentoring & guiding team members, providing guidance and support for their professional development. Identify areas for process improvements and automation & ensure implementation of the process improvement ideas, within the accounting and tax functions to increase efficiency and accuracy. Should be flexible and follow agile approach for getting the work completed on time Should have an ability to prioritize work to meet client expectations Ensure smooth and transparent communication between internal and external stakeholders Qualifications – Bachelor’s degree in B.com/MBA Finance 8-10 years of experience in book close activities, tax returns with at least 4-5 years in a managerial or leadership role In-depth knowledge of tax laws, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GAAP, IFRS, corporate tax laws) Preferred prior experience in (e.g., OneSource, BPC, etc). Strong Accounting knowledge & prior experience in US Tax domain or insurance industry Strong Communication, demonstrating attention to detail, excellent analytical skills and competent at logical reasoning Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and work collaboratively with senior leadership. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with various stakeholders. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
About UsSkills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in B.Com or MBA Finance
- 8–10 years of experience in book close activities and tax returns
- 4–5 years of managerial or leadership experience
- In-depth knowledge of tax laws, accounting standards, regulatory requirements, GAAP, IFRS, and corporate tax laws
- Strong accounting knowledge and prior experience in U.S. tax or the insurance industry
- Experience with OneSource or BPC
- Strong communication, analytical, logical reasoning, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior leadership
- Ability to perform quality audits, identify gaps, and implement process improvements and automation
What We Do
Choosing a digital partner is about more than capabilities — it’s about collaboration and character. Unrealistic overhauls and off-the-shelf products ignore what matters most — your unique needs, culture, goals, and your legacy data and technology environments. At EXL, our collaboration is built on ongoing listening and learning to adapt our methodologies. We’re your business evolution partner—tailoring solutions that make the most of data to make better business decisions and drive more intelligence into your increasingly digital operations. Whether your goals are scaling the use of AI and digital, redesign operating models, or driving better and faster decisions, we’re here to partner with you to help you gain—and maintain—competitive advantage with efficient, sustainable models at scale. Our expertise in transformation, data science, and change management helps make your business more efficient and effective, improve customer relationships and enhance revenue growth. Instead of focusing on multi-year, resource- and time-intensive platform designs or migrations, we look deeper at your entire value chain to integrate strategies with impact. We use our specialization in analytics, digital interventions, and operations management—alongside deep industry expertise — to deliver solutions that help you outperform the competition. At EXL, it’s all about outcomes—your outcomes—and delivering success on your terms. Share your goals with us and together, we’ll optimize how you leverage data to drive your business forward. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.
