SALT Manager

Seeking a new challenge where your professional and personal aspirations are not only possible but supported? Kaufman Rossin might be just the place for you! 

Kaufman Rossin Professional Services Private Limited’s (the “Company”) offices are located in the World Trade Center (WTC) in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, and at Udyog Vihar, in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. 

The Bangalore office provides a range of services, including risk management, corporate governance, tax, assurance, and family office services. Out of the Gurgaon office, we render highly specialized back-office alternative investment services for global hedge funds and related fund types. As one of the top accounting firms in the US, our foundation is “people first”. In the words of James Kaufman, one of our founders, “We prioritize our people, their development, and their well-being. Our values are translated into action every day." 

Kaufman Rossin, headquartered in Miami, Florida has been celebrated as the Best Place to Work in South Florida more than a dozen time. The firm has grown to over 700 employees, with offices spanning the tri-county area and, sister entities, Kaufman Rossin Wealth and Kaufman Rossin Alternative Investment Services. 

The Firm is ranked 49th among the top 100 firms in the US by Inside Public Accounting 2023. Internationally, the Firm has offices in Bangalore and Haryana in India and the Ivory Coast in Africa

Think you have what it takes?

As a State and Local Income Tax Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our Tax practice by managing and executing state and local income tax compliance engagements. You will leverage your technical expertise in multistate tax compliance to prepare and review complex tax filings, provide guidance on state tax matters, and ensure accurate and timely delivery of client work. This role will collaborate closely with U.S.-based Tax professionals and contribute to the continued growth and success of our India Tax team.

• Manage and oversee the preparation and review of multistate income tax compliance engagements.
• Prepare and review state income tax returns, including Forms 1120, 1120S, and 1065.
• Prepare and review state composite and Pass-Through Entity (PTE) tax returns.
• Support state individual income tax compliance, including Form 1040 filings.
• Research state and local tax matters and apply applicable regulations to client engagements.
• Review work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with firm standards.
• Collaborate with team members across India and the U.S. to meet engagement deadlines and client expectations.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to team members as needed.

What Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in state and local income tax compliance.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing multistate tax returns.
• Proficiency/knowledge of state apportionment methodology – gross receipts sourcing; aggregate apportionment for pass-through entities.
• Experience with Forms 1120, 1120S, and 1065, including related state filings.
• Experience with state composite and Pass-Through Entity (PTE) tax returns.
• Working knowledge of state individual income tax compliance (Form 1040).
• Hands-on experience with tax compliance software, including GoSystem, Axcess, or ProSystem.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with teams across different locations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple client deliverables and deadlines.

How You'll Stand Out:

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage state and local tax compliance engagements from preparation through completion.
• Ability to quickly demonstrate proficiency in multistate tax inputs and processes within tax compliance software.
• Experience supporting U.S.-based tax teams within a global delivery model.
• Experience reviewing work, providing feedback, and developing less experienced team members.
• Strong technical knowledge of state and local income tax regulations.
• Ability to quickly adapt to firm processes, engagement workflows, and client service expectations.
• CPA, Chartered Accountant, or other relevant tax certification preferred.
• Consistently delivers high-quality work while meeting engagement deadlines and contributing to team efficiency.

• Work-Life Balance
• People First Company
• Hybrid work policy
• Working directly with peers in the US

We embrace authenticity. Kaufman Rossin is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our firm and clients. We encourage understanding, acceptance, and celebration among all people. That includes lifestyle, education, experience, race, ethnicity, age, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Differences make unique varieties.