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About Business Financial Group
Business Financial Group (BFG) is a U.S.-based accounting, tax, and financial advisory organization serving businesses and individuals throughout the United States.
Our services include business and individual tax preparation, tax planning, IRS and state tax resolution, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, and financial advisory services.
Our India-based operations team works closely with U.S.-based professionals to deliver accurate, timely, and consistent client services.
We are building a strong team of accounting and tax professionals and are seeking a practical, organized, and motivated Tax Team Manager to help lead our tax operations.
Position Summary
We are seeking a **hands-on Tax Team Manager** to oversee the daily operations, workflow, productivity, and performance of our U.S. tax preparation team.
The primary responsibility is to **ensure that tax projects are assigned appropriately, completed accurately, reviewed, and delivered on time.**
This role is ideal for an experienced U.S. Tax Senior, Tax Team Lead, Tax Supervisor, or Assistant Tax Manager who enjoys managing people, solving operational challenges, and improving team performance.
The successful candidate should have a good understanding of U.S. tax preparation and practical experience supervising or coordinating tax professionals.
*This is a team management and tax operations position, not a senior technical tax specialist or Tax Director role.**
Complex tax matters, advanced planning, and IRS representation will be escalated to BFG's designated senior tax professionals and CPA Advisors.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Supervision
Supervise assigned tax preparers and tax associates.
Allocate work based on employee experience, workload, and project complexity.
Establish clear expectations for daily and weekly deliverables.
Monitor employee productivity and work quality.
Conduct regular team meetings and individual follow-ups.
Identify training needs and coordinate employee development.
Provide constructive feedback and support performance improvement.
Escalate significant employee or operational concerns to the Delivery & Operations Manager.
Tax Project and Workflow Management
Manage daily tax project workflows from assignment through preparation, review, e-filing, and completion.
Monitor internal and statutory deadlines.
Ensure tax projects are updated accurately in BFG's project management system.
Track missing client information and coordinate follow-ups.
Identify overdue projects and potential delivery delays.
Prioritize projects based on deadlines, complexity, and client requirements.
Coordinate with tax reviewers and other departments to resolve pending matters.
Provide regular project status reports to management.
U.S. Tax Preparation and Review Coordination
Oversee tax preparation activities involving:
Form 1040 – Individual Tax Returns
Form 1065 – Partnership Tax Returns
Form 1120S – S Corporation Tax Returns
Form 1120 – C Corporation Tax Returns
Perform basic or first-level tax return reviews within demonstrated competency.
Ensure preparers follow established tax preparation procedures.
Verify that required supporting documents and workpapers are available.
Coordinate second-level or technical reviews with qualified reviewers.
Extensive expertise in every business tax form is not required, provided the candidate has a strong foundation in U.S. taxation and can effectively coordinate qualified reviewers.
Quality Control and Compliance
Ensure team members follow BFG's preparation and review checklists.
Monitor review comments and pending corrections.
Identify repeated preparation errors.
Coordinate corrective training.
Verify completion of required documentation before final review.
Help reduce rework, missed deadlines, and preventable errors.
Maintain consistent quality-control practices across assigned projects.
Tax Planning and Resolution Coordination
Coordinate documentation and project assignments for tax planning engagements.
Track IRS notices, client correspondence, outstanding documents, and due dates.
Maintain organized project records and follow-up schedules.
Coordinate technical questions with senior tax professionals.
Advanced tax planning and independent IRS representation experience are not required for this position.
Process Improvement and Reporting
Implement existing SOPs and tax workflow procedures.
Identify opportunities to simplify project management.
Assist with developing checklists and employee training materials.
Track employee workload, pending reviews, overdue projects, and delivery performance.
Support the use of automation and AI tools to improve efficiency.
Provide weekly updates to the Delivery & Operations Manager.
Required Qualifications
Experience
*3–6 years of relevant U.S. tax preparation or tax operations experience.**
At least **1 year of experience as a Team Lead, Senior Tax Associate with supervisory responsibilities, Tax Supervisor, or Assistant Manager**, or equivalent demonstrated leadership experience.
Experience working with U.S. CPA firms, EA practices, offshore tax outsourcing companies, or similar organizations.
Practical experience preparing or reviewing Form 1040.
Working knowledge of Forms 1065 and 1120S.
Experience assigning or monitoring work across multiple tax projects.
Familiarity with tax software and preparation/review procedures.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field.
Professional Credentials — Preferred, Not Required
Enrolled Agent (EA)
CA / CA Inter
CPA candidate
Relevant U.S. tax training or certifications
Candidates with strong practical experience and demonstrated management ability are encouraged to apply even without professional credentials.
Required Skills
Team supervision and work allocation
U.S. individual tax preparation
Working knowledge of U.S. business taxation
Tax preparation and review workflows
Project and deadline management
Quality control
Staff training and coaching
Problem-solving and escalation
Professional English communication
Microsoft Excel
U.S. tax preparation software
Workflow and project management systems
Preferred Technical Experience
Experience with any of the following is an advantage:
Drake Tax
CCH Axcess
UltraTax
Lacerte
ProConnect
QuickBooks Online
Xero
Zoho Projects or similar workflow systems
Candidates are not required to know every software platform listed.
Remote Work Requirements
Candidates must have:
A dedicated, quiet workspace
A laptop or computer capable of supporting dual monitors
High-speed internet with a minimum of 150 Mbps download and 9 Mbps upload
Backup internet connectivity
Reliable power supply with backup
Noise-cancelling headset
Ability to attend virtual team meetings
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will:
Keep assigned tax projects organized and on schedule.
Ensure team members understand their responsibilities.
Minimize avoidable delays and missed deadlines.
Maintain consistent preparation and review standards.
Identify and escalate technical problems promptly.
Improve team productivity through coaching and coordination.
Maintain accurate workflow information.
Help create a reliable, accountable, and collaborative tax operations team.
Career Development
BFG offers opportunities for professional growth, including:
Exposure to U.S. individual and business tax engagements.
Collaboration with experienced U.S. tax and accounting professionals.
Opportunities to develop tax review and management skills.
Experience with workflow automation and AI-assisted operations.
Potential advancement to more senior tax management positions based on demonstrated performance and business requirements.
Compensation
*Annual Compensation: ₹9,00,000–₹12,00,000**
Final compensation will be based on demonstrated U.S. tax experience, team leadership capability, technical knowledge, and interview performance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their updated resumes highlighting:
U.S. tax preparation experience
Tax software knowledge
Team leadership or supervisory experience
Experience managing deadlines and multiple engagements
Current and expected annual compensation
Notice period and availability
*Join BFG and help build a high-performing U.S. tax operations team.**