Associate Director, Internal Tax Team - Federal Direct Tax

About the role

The Federal Direct Tax team within the US Firms Tax (“USFT”) group of the Deloitte US Firms is responsible for analyzing and computing book-tax differences, calculating federal taxable income, and the preparation of the Deloitte US Firms’ federal partnership returns. In addition, the Federal Direct Tax team prepares yearend projections, and performs tax research and analysis on certain tax planning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Review and drive the preparation of partnership federal tax returns and workpapers, including Schedules K-1 and K-3 and ensure all are filed in a timely manner
• Collaborate on the production and distribution of annual partner K-1 packages to Deloitte US Firms partners
• Lead yearend tax planning in coordination with Finance and other USFT teams
• Perform tax research as necessary regarding federal tax issues affecting the Deloitte US Firms or our partners
• Work with our Indirect Tax and Partner Tax Matters teams on federal withholding information returns
• Oversee any potential federal tax audits and correspond with authorities regarding audit issues or tax notices
• Manage the federal tax compliance process, including developing and managing compliance workplan and assignments of team members
• Monitor and implement any federal tax legislation
• Provide guidance to USFT and firm leadership on federal tax issues
• Make recommendations on business and process improvements related to Deloitte US Firms tax matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Taxation
• CPA, Enrolled Agent or other relevant certification
• Eight (8)+ years of experience in the federal partnership tax industry
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience with ONESOURCE Income Tax
• Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Experience with operating partnerships or partnerships in the professional services industry
• Experience with SAP or other financial systems