Tax Director

Seeking a new challenge where your professional and personal aspirations are not only possible but supported? Kaufman Rossin might be just the place for you! 

Kaufman Rossin Professional Services Private Limited’s (the “Company”) offices are located in the World Trade Center (WTC) in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, and at Udyog Vihar, in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. 

The Bangalore office provides a range of services, including risk management, corporate governance, tax, assurance, and family office services. Out of the Gurgaon office, we render highly specialized back-office alternative investment services for global hedge funds and related fund types. As one of the top accounting firms in the US, our foundation is “people first”. In the words of James Kaufman, one of our founders, “We prioritize our people, their development, and their well-being. Our values are translated into action every day." 

The firm has grown to over 700 employees, with offices spanning the tri-county area and, sister entities, Kaufman Rossin Wealth and Kaufman Rossin Alternative Investment Services. 

Kaufman Rossin, a major U.S. accounting firm, has consistently earned recognition as a top workplace in South Florida more than a dozen time. Key accolades include ranking 2nd in the large company category for the South Florida Business Journal Best Places to Work Awards (2023), multiple Best Accounting Firms to Work For awards by Accounting Today, and the 2026 Best of Accounting Award for client service.

Internationally, the Firm has offices in Bangalore and Haryana in India and the Ivory Coast in Africa.

Think you have what it takes?

Kaufman Rossin is seeking a Tax Director to help lead our Tax practice in India office. This important role includes client relationships, technical tax compliance and consulting work, and managing staff. The position will report directly to the lead Tax Principal in the US.

Requirements

How You’ll Contribute:

Technical:

• Lead, review, and provide technical oversight on U.S. tax engagements across Corporate, Partnership, Individual, Estate & Trust, Real Estate, and International tax returns
• Manage workflow, delegate tasks, and ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Partner with U.S.-based teams to support seamless execution and communication
• Provide technical guidance and assist with tax research on complex issues
• Act as a key liaison between India and U.S. teams to drive strong client outcomes

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor Managers, Seniors, and Associates across service lines
• Drive capability building, training programs, and succession planning
• Ensure optimal resource allocation and utilization across engagements

Operational Excellence

• Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives
• Monitor KPIs such as turnaround time, quality scores, and utilization
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and risk management frameworks

Strategic Contribution

• Identify opportunities for service expansion across tax domains in India
• Contribute to organizational growth and practice building

What Skills You’ll Bring:

• CA / CPA (required)
• 14+ years of experience in U.S. taxation. Prior experience in small to medium consulting/outsourcing firms preferred
• Deep expertise in 3+ core tax areas, and Working knowledge across other domains
• MS in Taxation preferred
• Public Accounting experience required
• Strong team player and a commitment to high quality, detailed work
• Ability to deal with clients and possess “executive presence”
• Strong computer skills, with experience in a paperless environment

How You'll Stand Out:

• Self-starter with ability to deal with multiple priorities
• Passion for client service and strong communication skills

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance
• People First Company
• Hybrid work policy
• Working directly with peers in the US

We embrace authenticity. Kaufman Rossin is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our firm and clients. We encourage understanding, acceptance, and celebration among all people. That includes lifestyle, education, experience, race, ethnicity, age, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Differences make unique varieties.