Wipfli

Accounting, consulting, and advisory services provider

Tax Manager

Tax AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Strong expertise in U.S. tax compliance, planning, and consulting, particularly partnership taxation (Form 1065), S-corporation taxation (Form 1120-S), and C-corporation taxation (Form 1120), or high-net-worth individual taxation (Form 1040).
Experience serving construction and real estate, manufacturing, retail and distribution, or high-net-worth individual clients is advantageous.
Strong English communication skills and a detail-oriented, self-motivated approach.
Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects and follow through on commitments.
Ability to manage teams independently and communicate effectively with U.S. and India stakeholders.
Proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax, CaseWare, Sage Fixed Assets (Sage FAS), and related AI/data analytics tools.
Knowledge of construction and real estate tax topics, including percentage of completion method, completed contract method, look-back calculations, long-term contract reporting, revenue recognition, cost segregation studies, partnership allocations and pass-through taxation, and waterfall structures and investor reporting.
Knowledge of manufacturing, retail, and distribution tax topics, including inventory accounting methods, UNICAP (Section 263A) rules, research and development tax credits, and state manufacturing incentives and credits.
Knowledge of high-net-worth individual taxation, including complex Form 1040 compliance, pass-through income, investments, passive activity loss limitation, tax planning, and multistate, part-year, and nonresident tax returns.

Responsibilities

Lead and review complex U.S. tax engagements across partnerships, S-corporations, and C-corporations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
Manage preparation and review of Forms 1065, 1120-S, and 1120, related schedules, state filings, and tax provisions.
Prepare estimated tax and extension calculations for federal and state returns.
Handle complex Form 1040 compliance and review, and perform tax planning for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals.
Provide technical guidance on U.S. tax compliance, tax planning strategies, and regulatory requirements.
Identify, anticipate, and resolve significant tax issues affecting client deliverables.
Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of tax returns and client engagements.
Participate in calls with the U.S.-based team to discuss team progress, quality, and productivity.
Review financial statements and tax positions for alignment with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Conduct tax research and provide recommendations on complex tax matters.
Build relationships with U.S. stakeholders and collaborate on strategic plans for growing the India team.
Facilitate tax technical training and help strengthen the India team.

Desired Qualifications

Trust and estate taxation exposure is preferred.

Overview

Tax Manager

Wipfli India is seeking an experienced and results-driven Tax Manager to lead complex US Tax engagements, with a strong focus on Partnership Taxation (Form 1065), S-Corporation Taxation (Form 1120-S), and C-Corporation Taxation (Form 1120). or High Net Worth Individuals (Form 1040). The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in US tax compliance, planning, and consulting, particularly serving clients

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and review complex US tax engagements across Partnerships (Form 1065), S-Corporations (Form 1120-S), and C-Corporations (Form 1120), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Manage preparation and review of Form 1065, Form 1120-S, and Form 1120, along with related schedules, state filings, and tax provisions.
• Estimate & Extensions calculations for federal and state returns.
• Complex Form 1040 compliance and review and Tax planning for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals
• Prior experience serving Construction/ Real Estate Industry Taxation Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution OR High Net Worth Individuals (HNI) clients will be a significant advantage.
• Provide technical guidance on US tax compliance, tax planning strategies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, anticipate, and resolve significant tax issues impacting client deliverables.
• Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of tax returns and client engagements.
• Participate in calls with the onshore (US) team to discuss team progress, quality and productivity.
• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Review financial statements and tax positions while ensuring alignment with US GAAP.
• Support tax research and provide recommendations on complex tax matters.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong English communication skills, a self-motivated and detail-oriented approach, and a strong willingness to learn.
• Built strong relationships and collaborated effectively with U.S. stakeholders to develop a strategic plan for growing the India team.
• Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects and follow through on commitments.
• Facilitates tax technical training while helping build a stronger team in India.
• Delivers high-quality, detail-oriented work on time and under pressure.
• Strong team player with effective US–India communication skills and the ability to manage teams independently.
• Software Proficiency- (CCH Axcess Tax, CaseWare & Sage Fixed Assets (Sage FAS). and related AI/data analytics tools.

Specialized Knowledge in U.S. Construction/ Real Estate Industry Taxation

• Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution OR High Net Worth Individuals
Construction & Real Estate Industry Taxation Knowledge
• Percentage of Completion Method (PCM)
• Completed Contract Method (CCM)
• Look-back calculations
• Long-term contract reporting
• Revenue recognition considerations
• Cost segregation studies
• Partnership allocations and pass-through taxation
• Waterfall structures and investor reporting

Manufacturing & Retail and Distribution Industry Taxation Knowledge

• Inventory accounting Methods
• UNICAP (Section 263A) rules.
• Research & Development (R&D) tax credits
• State manufacturing incentives and credits. (WI Credit)

High Net Worth Individuals

• Complex Form 1040 compliance and review
• Pass-through income, investments, Passive Activity Loss Limitation
• Tax planning for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals
• Trust and estate taxation exposure is preferred
• Multi-state filing, Part year / Non Resident Tax returns

Work location: Wipfli India, Bengaluru/ Ahmedabad

About the Company

Wipfli

Accounting, consulting, and advisory services provider

Wipfli provides CPA-style accounting, business consulting, technology, and advisory services to organizations. It blends traditional accounting with advisory work and industry-specific offerings, delivered through Wipfli LLP for attest services and Wipfli Advisory LLC for consulting, plus niche expertise such as tribal and gaming accounting gained through acquisitions. The firm differentiates itself by combining accounting and advisory under one umbrella, maintaining a national footprint with specialized industry knowledge and a growth strategy driven by acquisitions and private equity investment. Its goal is to help clients improve performance, manage risk, and grow through a broad, integrated set of services.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Wauwatosa, WI
Founded: 1930

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