Tax Director U.S. Tax Operations

Location: SG Highway, Ahmedabad

Working Hours: 8:30 PM 5:30 AM (US PST)

Employment Type: Full time

Experience Required: 8+ Years

About Syriac CPA Tax & Accounting Services Inc.

Syriac CPA Tax & Accounting Services Inc. is a California-based CPA firm providing tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, tax planning, advisory, tax resolution, and business consulting services to clients across the United States.

As part of our growth strategy, we are establishing a dedicated U.S. Tax Operations Center in SG Highway, Ahmedabad and are seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead and manage our U.S. Tax Department.

Position Summary

The Tax Director will oversee the U.S. Tax Department, manage tax professionals, review and prepare complex tax returns, ensure quality control, mentor team members, and drive operational excellence.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both technical tax expertise and strong people management skills.

Key ResponsibilitiesDepartment Leadership

Lead and manage the U.S. Tax Department.

Supervise tax preparers, reviewers, and coordinators.

Monitor productivity, turnaround times, and quality standards.

Conduct department meetings and performance reviews.

Develop and improve SOPs and departmental processes.

Train, mentor, and develop team members.

Build and maintain a high-performing tax team.

Tax Preparation

Prepare and handle complex U.S. tax returns, including:

Form 1040 – Individual Returns

Form 1120-S – S Corporation Returns

Form 1120 – C Corporation Returns

Form 1065 – Partnership Returns

Form 1041 – Trust & Estate Returns

Multi-State Tax Returns

High-Net-Worth Individual Returns

Tax Review & Quality Control

Review tax returns prepared by team members.

Ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation.

Identify tax-saving opportunities and planning strategies.

Ensure timely completion of engagements.

Advanced Tax Matters

Provide technical guidance and support on:

Business Acquisitions and Sales

Asset and Stock Transactions

Capital Gain Planning





Rental Real Estate Taxation

Trust Taxation

Partnership & Shareholder Basis Calculations

IRS and State Tax Notices

Tax Research Projects

Entity Structuring and Restructuring

International Tax Compliance

Strong experience with:

Form 5471

Form 5472

Form 8865

Form 8858

FBAR (FinCEN Form 114)

FATCA Reporting (Form 8938)

Form 1116 – Foreign Tax Credit

Form 2555 – Foreign Earned Income Exclusion

Forms 3520 & 3520-A

Form 8621 (PFIC Reporting)

Client Communication

Participate in client meetings.

Explain tax returns and tax positions.

Support tax planning discussions.

Respond to technical tax queries.

Assist the Client Relations Team on complex matters.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with the Client Relations and Operations teams to ensure efficient service delivery while focusing on technical tax leadership and departmental management.

QualificationsRequired

Chartered Accountant (CA)

8+ years of U.S. Tax experience

Experience working with U.S. CPA firms

Strong experience in preparing and reviewing complex U.S. tax returns

Leadership and team management experience

Preferred

CPA

EA (Enrolled Agent)

MST (Master of Science in Taxation)

Prior experience leading a U.S. Tax Department

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of:

U.S. Federal Taxation

California Taxation

Multi-State Taxation

Individual Taxation

S Corporations, Partnerships & C Corporations

Trust & Estate Taxation

International Taxation

Tax Research

IRS Resolution Matters

Software Experience

Preferred experience with:

Lacerte

ATX

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

What We Are Looking For

Strong leadership and decision-making abilities

Hands-on expertise in complex U.S. tax matters

Ability to build and scale tax operations

Commitment to quality, compliance, and client service

Strong communication and mentoring skills

High level of ownership, accountability, and professionalism

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to become a key leader within a growing U.S. CPA firm and play a significant role in building and shaping a high-performing U.S. Tax Operations team.

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