Director

Job Title: Director US Tax

Job Location: Gurgaon, Delhi NCR, India

Job Type: Permanent

Work Arrangement: Work from Office / Hybrid

Department: US Tax Practice

Reports To: Partner / Service Line Leader

About Us

Pierag is a global consulting firm with a distinctive business model that blends domestic proficiency with global expertise to serve clients across the US, India, UK, and Southeast Asia. Our team of highly skilled professionals supports clients in Accounting Advisory, Business Risk, Technology Risk, Assurance, ESG & Sustainability, Transaction Advisory, Tax, and Digital.

Driven by our purpose Inspiring people to do things that inspire them and our values of Excellence, Equity, and Empathy, Pierag fosters a culture where people thrive while delivering exceptional results.

We operate across Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Washington DC, Singapore, and Melbourne.

About the Role

The Director US Tax role is a senior leadership position within Pierag's US Tax practice. This role is responsible for overseeing complex US tax compliance, provision reviews, deferred tax calculations, and tax reporting for corporate, partnership, individual, and trust entities.

The Director will lead a team of tax professionals, manage key client relationships, ensure high-quality deliverables, and support the practice in driving growth, operational excellence, and technical leadership. This role requires deep tax technical expertise, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Technical Leadership

• Oversee preparation and review of US federal and state income tax returns for Corporations, Partnerships, Individuals, and Trusts.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex returns and ensure compliance with IRS and state regulations.
• Review and guide preparation of ASC 740 tax provisions, including current and deferred tax calculations.
• Manage deferred tax asset/liability computations and ensure accurate reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Oversee quarterly and annual tax reporting for US entities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with deadlines.
• Provide technical tax guidance and updates regarding new IRS regulations, state laws, and relevant tax developments.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key US clients, ensuring exceptional service quality.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with client tax teams, controllers, CFOs, and other senior stakeholders.
• Manage escalations, resolve tax issues proactively, and ensure timely delivery of commitments.
• Identify opportunities for value enhancement, process improvements, and advisory support.

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of tax managers, seniors, and associates.
• Oversee resource allocation, workflow management, and quality control of deliverables.
• Conduct training programs to enhance team capability on US tax technical areas, tools, and processes.
• Build a high-performance culture with focus on accuracy, timelines, accountability, and collaboration.

Operational Excellence

• Establish governance, review cadences, and quality benchmarks across the tax engagements.
• Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices.