Lead Tax Services Manager 1

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Job Description:

Tax Services Manager – Partnerships

Job Description

Crowe is seeking a Tax Services Manager – Partnerships to join the Crowe Tax team in India. At Crowe Tax India, our purpose is "Shaping Your Better Tomorrow. Together. Today." This purpose inspires us, and our values — Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship — define us.

This position is responsible for leading U.S. partnership tax compliance (Form 1065) engagements for our clients, including oversight of return preparation and review, managing client relationships, and guiding teams to deliver high-quality work. The role requires strong technical expertise in partnership taxation, leadership skills, and the ability to mentor teams while ensuring exceptional client service.

Partnership Tax Compliance Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform detailed review of U.S. Federal partnership tax returns (Form 1065), including Schedule K-1 allocations and related workpapers
• Oversee preparation and review of partnership income allocations, adjustments, and multistate filings
• Provide oversight and guidance on corporate tax returns (Form 1120) and state filings as needed
• Manage client engagements, including planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring timelines and priorities are met
• Participate in and lead client meetings and presentations, offering proactive insights and resolving tax matters
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and implement tax planning and consulting opportunities
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior staff and senior associates, conducting performance reviews and fostering professional growth, exhibiting leadership skills
• Ensure effective resource allocation in collaboration with the resource management team to optimize staffing
• Stay updated on changes in partnership tax laws, regulations, and IRS guidance, and provide technical direction to the team
• Drive process improvements, technology adoption, and knowledge sharing within the tax practice

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum 8 years of experience in U.S. taxation, with strong expertise in partnership tax compliance
• Proficiency in using tax software such as OneSource Income Tax, CCH, and GoSystem
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple complex engagements, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and client relationship management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, CPA, or Enrolled Agent certification
• Prior experience with Big 4 or large U.S.-based/national accounting firms and/or in-house partnership tax experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills
• Proven ability to manage complex partnership structures and client portfolios
• Technology skills including MS Office, Alteryx, and other tax automation tools

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are and guide us to act ethically and with integrity in all that we do.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

Our Benefits:
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How You Can Grow:
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More about Crowe:

Crowe Capability Center – India, operating under the legal entity C3 India Delivery Centre LLP (formerly known as Crowe Horwath IT Services LLP) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Crowe LLP (U.S.A.), a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe LLP is an independent member firm of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

Crowe does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.

We are committed to a merit-based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.