Team Lead & Manager (1040)

Team Lead / Manager US Taxation

We're hiring an experienced US Taxation professional to lead a team handling complex individual tax returns (Forms 1040, 1040-NR, 1040-SR), with exposure to business, state, and international tax.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor & manage a team of US tax professionals
• Review complex individual (and where applicable, business/state/international) tax returns for accuracy & compliance
• Manage workload allocation, productivity, quality & TAT
• Act as escalation point for client/tax issues
• Ensure adherence to IRS regs & client-specific SOPs
• Coach team, drive performance reviews & training
• Support hiring/onboarding of tax staff
• Collaborate with US CPA firms & senior leadership
• Ensure smooth delivery during tax season

Requirements

• 6+ years in US Taxation (6–7+ preferred)
• 2+ years in a team lead/supervisory role
• Strong hands-on expertise in Forms 1040/1040-NR/1040-SR
• Solid knowledge of US federal & state tax; business/international tax exposure a plus
• Proven people management experience
• Proficient in US tax software & MS Excel/Outlook
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field
• MBA in Accounting & Finance preferred
• Professional certifications an added advantage; CPA/Enrolled Agent (EA) preferred