Tax Accounting Lead

Job Title: Tax Accounting Lead – Sales & Use Tax
Location: Hyderabad
Experience: 8–12 Years
Band: BPO 4/5
Salary: Up to ₹17 LPA
Shift: Night Shift
Domain: Finance & Accounting – Tax Accounting / OTC

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Tax Accounting Lead – Sales & Use Tax to lead indirect tax compliance, tax accounting operations, and service delivery within a global shared services environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in multi-state US Sales & Use Tax compliance, technical tax research, general ledger reconciliation, and Oracle ERP tax infrastructure.

The role involves leading a high-performing tax team, managing client and executive stakeholder relationships, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and driving performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The candidate will also be responsible for improving process efficiency, strengthening tax governance, and optimizing tax systems and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Sales & Use Tax compliance and tax accounting operations across multiple US states.

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation, review, and filing of indirect tax returns in accordance with applicable tax laws and regulations.

• Conduct technical tax research and provide guidance on complex sales and use tax matters.

• Maintain the integrity of tax-related general ledger balances through reconciliations, account reviews, and timely resolution of discrepancies.

• Manage service delivery performance, SLAs, KPIs, operational reporting, and compliance metrics.

• Lead, coach, and develop team members while managing resource planning, workload allocation, and performance reviews.

• Manage client relationships and collaborate with internal stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Technology teams.

• Oversee Oracle ERP tax configurations, integrations, and connectivity with external indirect tax software.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.

• Establish and maintain strong tax governance, internal controls, audit readiness, and documentation standards.

• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes and assess their impact on tax compliance and accounting processes.

• Drive issue resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across tax operations.

Required Skills

• Sales & Use Tax Compliance

• Multi-State US Taxation

• Tax Accounting and General Ledger Reconciliation

• Technical Tax Research and Tax Law Governance

• Oracle ERP (Cloud/Fusion or EBS)

• Indirect Tax Software Integration

• Service Delivery and SLA Management

• KPI Monitoring and Performance Management

• Team Leadership and Resource Planning

• Client and Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Tax Risk Management and Internal Controls

• Process Improvement and Automation

• Financial Reporting and Compliance

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• A Master’s degree in Taxation (MST), CPA, CA, CMA, or CMI qualification is highly preferred.

• Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10+2+3).

Experience Requirements

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in tax accounting, corporate taxation, or indirect tax compliance.

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in multi-state Sales & Use Tax compliance and tax accounting.

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a supervisory, team lead, or shared services management role.

• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle ERP Cloud/Fusion or EBS and integration with external tax applications.

• Proven experience in service delivery management, SLA/KPI governance, and stakeholder management in a global or matrixed corporate environment.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong understanding of US Sales & Use Tax laws and multi-state compliance requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to manage tax operations, teams, and client expectations.

• Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a night-shift environment supporting global operations.

• Strong focus on accuracy, compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Important Notes

• Ex-TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

• PAN and Date of Birth (DOB) are required for profile creation.

• Candidates should be comfortable working night shifts from Hyderabad.