Lead U.S. income and indirect tax compliance including third party management, data gathering, documentation, filings, and reviews across EQ and its affiliates.
Support the Tax Director on all U.S. tax matters and technical analyses.
Coordinate with finance, payroll, IT, and other departments to obtain and validate data required for federal and state income tax filings, monthly indirect tax obligations and all collateral filing responsibilities.
Partner with the Center of Excellence (CoE) in India to oversee monthly transactional tax reporting, indirect tax reconciliations, and internal control compliance.
Manage responses to tax notices, audits, and inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate communication with tax authorities.
Maintain and review tax workpapers, including support for Form 1120 and related state returns, modification calculations, and attribute roll forward schedules.
Ensure adherence to the tax calendar, including all filings and required payments.
Drive process improvements in tax data collection, reporting efficiency, workflow automation, and tax technology utilization.
Co‑lead special projects including planning initiatives, M&A support, implementation of tax technology, and compliance optimization.
Requirements
CPA and/or MST preferred.
Significant U.S. federal income tax experience (Form 1120).
Understanding of indirect tax concepts and compliance workflows.
Strong proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, data validation, complex formulas).