

Tax Manager with over 10 years of progressive experience working in mega engagements providing global mobility US individual tax compliance and consulting services Proven track record in managing end-to-end tax return reviews, tax notices, VIP calculations, reconciliations, and global out-of-scope coordination. Quality-focused and detail-oriented, with strong decision-making skills and the ability to lead under pressure
· Build new and existing assignee relationships by demonstrating knowledge of US tax compliance resulting in increased customer retention.
· Strong experience in performing tax contact role for 100 assignees and assisted them with their queries
· Reviewed and signed regular to complex U.S. individual tax returns, consistently exceeding 150+ returns during peak seasons.
· Conducted client tax briefings covering U.S. taxation, responsibilities, and process walkthroughs.
· Developed training programs resulting in staff development and improved work quality.
· Worked quickly and efficiently, with minimal oversight, to accomplish assigned duties
· Tax return preparation, review and requirement gathering for two of the major clients
· Prepared VIP tax returns out of assigned tax return population
· Prepared & reviewed tax returns, reconciliation/equalization
· Communicate with taxpayers over calls/mails to gather information and responding to their queries.
· Handle State/Federal notices through calls and written communications
· Train and guide new hires in team on the engagement specifications and technical details
· Conducted tax research and worked on special projects like extension and estimated taxes
Leadership
Lead team of 5 to manage a book of 200 tax returns, resulting in meeting the deadlines effectively and helping to achieve the maximum positive survey scores for engagement
Problem-solving
Collaborated with team to automate client's compensation to reduce processing time
Standardized out of scope billing activities, eliminating coordination time
- Collaborated with global team to streamline engagement specific tax settlement process
Analytical Skills
Identified technical gaps and implemented process that helped more than 600 returns to get e-filed, providing assignee satisfaction
· Tax Assistance Payment (TAP) Project – Led TAP project ensuring compliance with company policy and accurate tax settlements
· Global Out of Scope Project – Led coordination work for global out-of-scope activities of the engagement, ensuring timely delivery and accurate billing.
· Singapore Exit Tax & VIP Projection Calculations – Managed estimate/projections for VIP assignees and Singapore exit tax calculations.
· Managed various projects of the engagement like Tax notices, Reimbursement calculations,