Tax Senior

Company Description Citrin Cooperman is a nationally recognized professional services firm, ranked among the top 25 accounting firms in the United States by Accounting Today. Citrin Cooperman India LLP (CCI), established in 2016, supports the firm's strategic vision and provides shared services to global offices from its locations in Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. CCI leverages India's highly skilled talent pool to deliver high-quality tax, advisory, accounting, and business support services in a fast-paced professional environment. With over 950 professionals, CCI focuses on going beyond core compliance to provide insights that help clients make informed business decisions and identify key differentiators. The Citrin Cooperman brand encompasses entities that provide attest, tax, advisory, and consulting services in accordance with applicable professional standards.

Role Description This full-time Tax Senior – 1041 role is based in Hyderabad in a hybrid work arrangement, combining in-office presence with some work-from-home flexibility. The Tax Senior will focus primarily on U.S. fiduciary tax compliance and preparation for Form 1041, including preparation and review of tax returns for trusts and estates. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing financial statements and supporting schedules, performing tax research, identifying and resolving tax issues, and ensuring accurate and timely filings. The role involves collaborating with team members and U.S. counterparts, maintaining workpapers and documentation, and adhering to firm policies, procedures, and quality standards. The Tax Senior will also assist in training junior team members, contribute to process improvements, and support client service initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong tax technical skills in US Tax, with experience in fiduciary/U.S. 1041 engagements.
• Demonstrated expertise in Tax Compliance for trusts and estates, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
• Hands-on experience in Tax Preparation & Tax Review for U.S. returns, preferably including Form 1041 and related filings.
• Ability to interpret and work with Financial Statements, supporting schedules, and related documentation.
• Solid foundation in Accounting principles and their application in tax engagements.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field; professional certifications (CA, CPA, EA, or equivalent) are an advantage.
• 3+ years of experience in U.S. tax or public accounting environment, with exposure to trust and estate taxation preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and time zones.