Job Title: Manager - US Direct Tax
Location: New Delhi
Department: Finance
Reports To: Senior Director, Tax (US)
Position Summary:
The Tax Manager US Direct Tax will manage Chegg’s federal and multi-state income tax operations including tax provision, compliance, controversy, credits & incentives, and planning. This is a high-impact role that collaborates with cross-functional teams and supports both recurring tax operations and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Primarily review quarterly consolidated tax provision reporting and analysis
- Review quarterly consolidated domestic tax provision memos and supporting documentation.
- Review quarterly tax flux analysis, forecasts, and non-GAAP tax adjustments
- Review workpapers and payment requests for estimated and extension payments (federal, state income, franchise, CAT taxes)
- Review state income and franchise tax returns and related workpapers
- Coordinate data collection for the federal consolidated return and state filings
- Conduct federal and state tax research and provide technical analysis
- Review the annual ACA Memo and liaise with Legal and HR for ACA compliance
- Coordinate Section 382 study with external consultants
- Respond to federal and state tax notices, including audit support and resolution
- Partner with cross-functional teams on tax compliance and provision topics
Qualifications:
- Minimum 8 years of relevant US direct tax experience, preferably in Big 4 or corporate tax environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- CPA designation preferred but not mandatory
- Solid technical knowledge in U.S. federal and state taxation, including ASC 740, FIN48, ASC 718, FIN18, Section 162(m), Section 382, and book-to-tax adjustments
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems, SAGE depreciation, and Blackline is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Self-starter who thrives in both team settings and with independent responsibilities
- Eagerness to grow tax knowledge and align business objectives with tax strategies
📌 Manager - US Direct Tax (Delhi)
🏢 Chegg
📍 Delhi