Tarun Dhikshith. V
US Tax Manager - SALT
Bengaluru
Summary
Tax Manager with 7.5+ years of experience in State and Local Tax (SALT). Proven ability to lead teams in managing complex engagements and delivering high-quality results efficiently. Skilled in fostering a collaborative environment, mentoring team members, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Strong commitment to excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6044
6044
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tax Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers Acceleration Centers
04.2021 - Current
- Review of multi-state tax returns for partnerships (1065) and blocker corporations (1120), including estimates and extensions analysis.
- Review of complex workpapers and returns for operating partnerships.
- Consultant across all accounts with respect to corporate tax compliance within the region.
- Successfully managed and developed staff and senior team members, optimizing processes to save significant Partner and Director hours.
- Assisted in resource management and scheduling, including deployment tracker setup and serving as a POC for the Resource Management team.
- Completed 'Train the Trainer' certification and have facilitated/organized various firm-wide and client specific trainings for staff and senior groups.
- Coached multiple team members and involved in guiding and mentoring them by providing timely feedbacks and having career related conversations.
Tax Senior
Ernst & Young U.S LLP
05.2017 - 03.2021
- Was part of GCR US FSO Team, specialized in State and Local Taxes (SALT) for US partnership accounts.
- Worked extensively on Review of State Partnership 1065 and 1120 Corporate tax returns, Extensions, State K‐1’s, Composite/withholding forms.
- Managed multiple engagements (2,100+ chargeable hours annually) while coordinating directly with US Managers.
- Served as Lead Senior from GDS India, ensuring seamless communication between onshore and offshore teams.
- I was a core team member of the Learning & Development Team and have provided tax technical trainings to various staff groups related to SALT specific topics/automation tools.
- Developed WBLs (Work-Based Learning) and training videos for SALT new hires as part of the Future of Work Program.
- Contributed to the Tax Technology Automation Team, participating in the development and testing of K‐1 Suite and State Return Modules.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
St. Joseph’s College of Commerce
01-2017
Pre-University Course (PUC) -
St. Joseph’s Pre-University College
01-2014
SSLC -
St. Joseph’s Indian High School
01-2012
Skills
- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
- Demonstrated experience in managing multiple concurrent engagements and meeting deadlines
- Expertise in delegating tasks effectively, ensuring team members’ strengths are maximized and workloads are balanced
- Recognizing and appreciating high performing team members through various rewards and recognitions
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations while providing exceptional quality of deliverables under pressure and limited time frame to achieve team’s goals These qualities aided me in securing a skip level promotion from Tax Analyst to Tax Senior at EY
- Establishing continuous and comprehensive communication with team members through scheduled status calls to proactively address scheduling conflicts, optimize workflow efficiency, set priorities, and assess overall engagement progress
Accomplishments
- “Tax Luminary” Award (FY24) – Recognized for contributions to upskilling professionals.
- “Client Champion” Award (FY24) – Acknowledged for delivering outstanding client service.
- “Tax Excellence” Award (FY23) – Honored for exceptional performance.
- “Client Experience Starchitect” Award (FY20) – Recognition in EY’s FSO Excellence Awards.
Timeline
Tax Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers Acceleration Centers
04.2021 - Current
Tax Senior
Ernst & Young U.S LLP
05.2017 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
St. Joseph’s College of Commerce
Pre-University Course (PUC) -
St. Joseph’s Pre-University College
SSLC -
St. Joseph’s Indian High School
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