Assistant Manager Tax Projects - US Taxation (Form 1040)
To ensure project delivery in line with the management-approved roadmap, coordinate with all stakeholders to keep them informed of the latest updates and provide guidance to the team as required.
About the Role
In this role as an Assistant Manager Projects (Tax and Tax Software team) youwill be responsible for
Defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and create detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Build, motivate, and guide project teams, assigning tasks and ensuring performance.
Oversee daily project activities, track progress, manage resources, and ensure adherence to quality standards.
Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues that arise.
Manage updating the SurePrep system as per software updates on regular basis by using in-house tools.
Updating of new and existing data on the required environments.
Troubleshoot issues raised by concerned teams and see to it that it gets resolved ASAP.
Serve as the primary contact, providing status updates, managing expectations, and ensuring client satisfaction.
Provide project progress report to Management.
Building an AI-first mindset to streamline operations and reduce repetitive manual tasks
Provide valuable ideas for improving the functionality of our Software/Applications.
Documenting issues related to third party applications.
Entrusted with the responsibility of testing the in-house developed application and reporting any issues found.
Working on client specific requirements.
About You:
You’re a fit for the role of Assistant Manager Projects (Tax and Tax Software team) if you have:
Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience working on Third party tools and tax software’s and experience in managing Tax projects
Experience in tax software integration and application development is preferred.
Familiarity with US tax laws and regulations is an advantage.
Basics for working on Microsoft SQL.
Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
You are comfortable working in 8:30 am to 5:30 PM IST shift timings. Working days will be Monday to Friday but during the tax season you are required to work Monday to Saturday, and shift may change basis the business requirement.
What’s in it For You?
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Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
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