Taxation Manager Compliance

Job Title: US Taxation - Compliance

About Blenheim Chalcot

Blenheim Chalcot is one of the leading venture builders in the world. We have been building exciting and disruptive businesses for over 26 years across sectors including FinTech, EdTech, GovTech, Media, Sport, Charity and more. These companies are all GenAI enabled and are some of the most innovative companies in the UK and increasingly around the world.

The BC team in India has been instrumental to the growth and success of Blenheim Chalcot. Established in 2014, Blenheim Chalcot India serves as a pivotal launchpad for those aiming to make a difference in the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Blenheim Chalcot India is driven by a mission to empower visionaries to lead, innovate, and build disruptive solutions. We support our diverse portfolio of ventures and create impactful solutions that shape global trends. We provide a range of services to help new business get off the ground, including technology, growth (marketing and sales), talent, HR, finance, legal and tax, plus so much more!

About Blenheim Chalcot India

In 1998, as the dot com boom and bust changed the fate of technology businesses, two friends, Manoj Badale and Charles Mindenhall joined forces to co-found Blenheim Chalcot with the intention of solving industry bottlenecks to productivity and profitability. Blenheim Chalcot went on to become UK’s largest venture builder with 42+ ventures, 3,000 employees, £500m portfolio sales, and group assets under management of £1.5bn.bout BC India

Blenheim Chalcot India hails from this 24-year-old legacy of industry disruptors and currently engages over 21 portfolio companies across multiple sectors. Founded as the Indian operational unit, we have rapidly developed into strategic partners that help the Blenheim Chalcot UK ventures motor through uncertainty, disrupt markets, and deliver results.

The role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced US Corporate Taxation Manager to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of US corporate tax compliance and planning, ensuring adherence to tax regulations and laws, and providing strategic tax planning advice to the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
1.    Tax Compliance:
•    Ensure timely and accurate submission of all tax filings and payments.
•    Prepare detailed tax provisions for inclusion in financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS/GAAP
•    Manage the preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax provisions.
•    Oversee the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns.
•    Maintain detailed records of tax liabilities and correspondence with US Tax authorities, HMRC.

2.    Tax Planning and Advisory:
•    Provide guidance on tax implications of business activities and transactions.
•    Advise on tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position.
•    Keep abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations and communicate implications to management.

3.    Financial Reporting:
•    Ensure compliance with tax accounting standards.
•    Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate tax-related financial reporting.
•    Prepare and analyse tax provisions for financial statements.

4.    Risk Management:
•    Identify and mitigate tax risks associated with business operations.
•    Implement and maintain robust tax compliance processes and controls.
•    Conduct regular tax compliance audits to ensure adherence to policies and regulations.

5.    Leadership and Team Management:
•    Lead and mentor the tax compliance team.
•    Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
•    Coordinate with external tax advisors and consultants as needed.

6.    Project Management:
•    Manage special tax projects, including mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
•    Ensure timely completion and effective implementation of tax-related projects.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a track-record in delivering results in a fast-moving business and hence be comfortable with change and uncertainty. Excellent stakeholder management experience is essential to being successful in this role.

Qualifications:
•    Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA, EA, ACA, ACCA, CTA, CMA, or relevant tax qualification is preferred.
•    Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in US tax compliance and management, preferably within a corporate environment or a major accounting firm. Additional experience of UK tax compliance and management will be preferred.

•    Technical Skills:
•    Strong technical knowledge of US corporate tax legislation and accounting standards. Slight upper hand on UK Tax legislation would be preferred.
•    Proficiency in tax compliance software and ERP systems.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Skills and Competencies:
•    Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
•    Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•    Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
•    Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities.

What we can offer you

•    Be part of the World’s Leading Digital Venture Builder
•    Have the opportunity to be a part of and learn from the incredible diverse talent in BC
•    Be exposed to the right mix of challenges, within a culture that promotes continuous learning and development and opportunity to work with Gen AI
•    A fun and open, if a little cricket obsessed, atmosphere – we own the Rajasthan Royals IPL team!
•    24 days of annual leave, 6 floater leaves, 4 public holiday days, maternity and paternity leaves.  
•    Private Medical for you and your immediate family
 
Important

At Blenheim Chalcot, we strive to create an environment where differences are not only accepted but greatly valued, where everyone can make the most of their capabilities and potential. We promote meritocracy, competence and the sharing of ideas and opinions. We are driven by data and believe the diversity, agility, generosity, and curiosity of our people is what sets us apart as an organisation. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talent.