Manager State and Local Tax (SALT)

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About the Role

RubinBrown is seeking an experienced State & Local Tax (SALT) Manager to review US state and local tax engagements from our Mumbai office. This individual will serve as a technical reviewer for the Mumbai and US-based SALT team, working closely with US-based partners and managers to deliver high-quality compliance and consulting services to a diverse client base. The SALT Manager will oversee workflow, review returns and workpapers prepared by the SALT team members, resolve technical issues, and develop team members into strong SALT professionals.

The role requires deep technical knowledge of US state and local taxation, sound judgment as a reviewer, and the ability to collaborate effectively across time zones.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Review & Tax Compliance

- Serve as first- or second-level reviewer of US state income, franchise, gross receipts, and other state and local tax returns prepared by the Mumbai team, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to firm quality standards.

- Review apportionment calculations,



state modifications, nexus analyses, and supporting workpapers for technical accuracy.

- Research and document positions on complex state and local tax matters and escalate significant issues to US engagement leadership with clear recommendations.

- Assist in preparing responses to state notices, information requests, and audit inquiries.

- Ensure review notes are cleared timely and that workpapers meet documentation standards before hand-off to US reviewers.

Engagement & Workflow Management

- Manage the SALT engagement pipeline for the Mumbai team, including staffing, scheduling, budgets, and deadline tracking, particularly during peak filing seasons.

- Serve as a point of contact between the Mumbai team and US partners and managers, participating in regular calls during overlapping US business hours.

- Monitor engagement efficiency and quality metrics and identify opportunities to reduce review cycles and rework.

- Ensure compliance with firm policies on data security and client confidentiality.

Leadership & Team Development

- Supervise, mentor, and coach senior team members and team members, providing timely, candid feedback and supporting the firms performance management process.

- Design and deliver technical training on US state and local tax topics to build depth within the Mumbai team.

- Participate in recruiting, onboarding,



and retention efforts to help grow the Mumbai SALT practice.

- Foster a collaborative, quality-focused team culture and support career development paths for team members.

Practice Growth & Continuous Improvement

- Partner with US leadership to expand the scope of work transitioned to the Mumbai office, including more complex compliance and consulting assignments.

- Stay current on US state legislative and regulatory developments and share updates with the team.

Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA), US CPA, Enrolled Agent (EA), or equivalent professional qualification; a masters degree in taxation, accounting, or finance will also be considered.

- 610 years of tax experience, including at least 45 years focused on US state and local income tax, with demonstrated experience reviewing the work of others.

- Prior experience at a Big 4 firm is good to have, a US CPA firms India operation, or a global capability center supporting US tax functions is strongly preferred.

- Solid technical knowledge of US state income and franchise tax, including nexus, apportionment, state modifications, and combined/unitary reporting.

- Hands-on experience with tax software such as CCH Axcess, and research tools such as Checkpoint or CCH IntelliConnect.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with US-based partners and clients.

- Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines, especially during peak season.

- Willingness to work a shift with partial overlap with US business hours as needed.

- Strict adherence to professional ethics and confidentiality standards.

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