Senior US Tax Expert

Senior US Tax Expert Business Financial Group (BFG) Location: Remote – India Department: Tax & Advisory Reports To: US CPA / Tax Leadership Team Position Type: Full-Time Work Schedule 1:30 PM to 10:30 IST Must be willing to work overlapping hours with U.S. time zones during busy seasons About Business Financial Group (BFG) Business Financial Group (BFG) is a growing U.S.-based accounting and tax firm specializing in small business tax, accounting, payroll, tax planning, and IRS resolution services. We are building a high-performance global team focused on delivering exceptional client service and technical excellence. We are seeking an experienced Senior US Tax Expert to strengthen our India tax operations and support our expanding U.S. client base. Position Overview This role is ideal for a highly skilled U.S. tax professional with strong experience in: Individual taxation Business taxation Tax resolution Tax planning support The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical resource for the tax team, helping improve technical quality, support complex tax matters, and mentor junior staff. This is not primarily a people-management role, but a senior-level technical role requiring strong independent tax knowledge and problem-solving capability. Key Responsibilities Tax Preparation & Review Prepare and review complex U.S. tax returns, including: Individual Tax Returns (Form 1040) Multi-state returns Schedule C, E, and F K-1 reporting Capital gains and stock transactions Rental properties and depreciation High-income and complex individual returns Business Tax Returns Partnerships (Form 1065) S-Corporations (Form 1120S) C-Corporations (Form 1120) Responsibilities include: Reviewing financial statements Identifying tax adjustments Analyzing business tax issues Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations Tax Resolution Support Handle IRS and state tax matters, including: IRS notices and correspondence Installment agreements Penalty abatement requests Tax account transcript analysis Supporting Offer in Compromise (OIC) cases Tax Planning Support Assist U.S. CPAs with proactive tax planning strategies, including: Entity structure analysis S-Corp election considerations Income tax minimization strategies Depreciation and retirement planning concepts The ideal candidate should be able to think beyond tax preparation and understand the reasoning behind tax strategies. Technical Support & Team Development Serve as a technical resource for the India tax team Assist with resolving complex tax questions Help improve return quality and review processes Support training and mentoring of junior staff Collaborate closely with U.S.-based leadership and CPAs Requirements Required Qualifications Experience 7–10 years of hands-on experience in U.S. taxation Experience working with U.S.-based CPA firms preferred Strong experience in both individual and business taxation Technical Skills Strong knowledge of: U.S. federal and state tax concepts Individual and business tax compliance Tax research and issue resolution Tax planning fundamentals Software Experience Experience with one or more of the following: Lacerte ProSeries UltraTax Drake Tax CCH Axcess or similar software Additional experience with: QuickBooks Online/Desktop Excel and tax workpapers Certifications Preferred: Enrolled Agent (EA) CPA (US or India) Candidates currently pursuing EA certification are encouraged to apply. Preferred Qualities We are looking for someone who: Can work independently with minimal supervision Thinks analytically and proactively Has strong attention to detail Is willing to mentor and support team members Has an ownership mindset and accountability Can adapt in a fast-growing environment Benefits Compensation Competitive salary based on experience and technical expertise<