Sep 2019 – Jul 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

• Managed the review and preparation of over 50 federal and state tax returns, including Forms 1120, 1065, and multi-state returns, ensuring compliance with current regulations.
• Supervised the preparation and filing of state sales tax, payroll tax returns, and other statutory filings, leading to a 20% improvement in accuracy and timeliness.
• Directed a team in managing quarterly and annual tax provisions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate tax reporting.
• Coordinated and managed internal and external audits, resolving complex queries and ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Supervised and optimized payroll processing, implementing a new payroll system that reduced processing time by 30% and ensured compliance with federal and state payroll tax regulations.
• Led a cross-functional team in the implementation of advanced tax and accounting software, including SAP, Go Systems, CCH Axcess, and QuickBooks, improving operational efficiency by 25%.
• Implemented and maintained SOX compliance, prepared detailed documentation for audits, and ensured a clean audit with zero adjustments.
• Developed and executed tax strategies that optimized the company’s tax position, resulting in a 15% reduction in liabilities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provided mentorship and training to junior accountants, enhancing their technical skills and improving overall tax compliance and reporting standards.
• Ensured strict adherence to US GAAP and internal policies by conducting meticulous Annual Balance Sheet Reviews, scrutinizing Monthly Journal Entries, and preparing Quarterly Representation Letters, thereby guaranteeing precise financial reporting and transparent disclosure.
• Led a team of five in investment due diligence, utilizing Six Sigma methodologies to evaluate business opportunities and influence key financial decisions through detailed reporting.

Sep 2016 – Aug 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

• Managed statutory compliance and client management, overseeing income tax and GST return filings.
• Prepared and maintained general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate financial records.
• Conducted account reconciliations and assisted in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.