Tax Senior - Federal Taxation

WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.     Job location : Bangalore Work mode : Hybrid : 4 days work from office   Why we're hiring: WPP is on a global transformation journey for its accounting and finance departments. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team with a great learning environment. We are looking for a State & Local Tax Manager to join the Tax team in our Bangalore or Mumbai offices.   What you'll be doing: The State & Local Tax Manager is a key player supporting the state and local tax compliance and reporting areas that are under the team’s responsibility. This role reports into the Vice President of State & Local Tax and will involve supporting and assisting the team where applicable.   Role Responsibilities included: * Oversee and mentor a team of four Tax Seniors * Review state & local tax returns for US legal entities (corporations, partnerships, LLCs) * Review state tax modifications for combined and separate tax returns * Review state apportionment calculations * Review state extensions and quarterly estimated tax payments calculations * Oversee e-filing of state & local tax returns, extensions, and estimates * Review state current and deferred tax provision calculations, state blended deferred tax rate, and return-to-provision adjustments for all US subsidiaries * Assist with completion of other tax provision schedules including state tax reserves * Assist with state income tax audits and respond to state tax notices * Manage information requests from other internal and external teams   What you'll need: * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Taxation. * Seven(7) or more years of experience into SALT * Strong working knowledge of US state & local tax rules and tax reporting obligations. * Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. * Strong problem solving and organizational skills; high level of attention to details. * Self-motivated, comprehends and responds constructively to instructions. * Capable to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously. * Experience using Corptax required     Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.   What we'll give you: Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge? #LI-Hybrid  We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.

Man Group

About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here * As at 31 March 2026   Job Profile Summary The Man Group tax department is hiring to support Man's growing US business, and to serve as a key source of US tax technical knowledge. The role will primarily focus on the delivery of tax compliance and tax accounting requirements for Man's US business, and developing and maintaining processes necessary for these.  The candidate will work directly with the Group's outsourced service providers and with stakeholders across the business. Due to the diverse nature of the business, and the integrated nature of the Man tax department, the role will provide opportunities to work on advisory projects and to gain exposure to different tax regimes and the tax affairs of Man's investment products. Primary Responsibilities * Managing external service providers responsible for Man’s US federal/state/local tax compliance and reporting. Candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely preparation of deliverables, reviewing for accuracy, supporting internal stakeholders to provide any information required by service providers, and assisting in maintaining relationships with those service providers. * Ownership of any US tax reporting performed in house by the Man tax department, including calculating/ensuring accuracy of any necessary tax payments. * Working with stakeholders across Man to develop, document, and maintain processes for generate information necessary for tax reporting, and to control tax risk. Candidate will be expected to help drive change and innovation by utilizing AI and other tools, with an emphasis on automation and information standardization. * Managing strategic tax projects, and keeping senior stakeholders informed of proposed and actual changes in tax law/practice relevant to Man’s US business. * Forecasting US tax liabilities and tax cash flows for entities within Man’s US business. * Supporting the preparation of current and deferred income tax provisions under ASC 740 and IAS 12, and interacting with auditors as necessary. * Providing critical support and technical expertise to internal and external stakeholders on all topics relating to US tax (including personal/employment taxation, state sales and use taxes, other taxes assessed by states and localities), including supporting colleagues across the broader Man tax team (including, as required, Man’s product tax team). * Managing communication with US tax authorities, drafting responses to correspondence and working with relevant stakeholders to resolve controversies. Core Competencies * A strong understanding of US federal tax law, and a good appreciation of the broader US federal, state and local tax implications for a large, complex, foreign owned financial services business. * A strong understanding of international topics in US federal taxation (e.g. BEAT, CFCs/PFICs, GILTI, ECI, withholding taxes, transfer pricing), familiarly with the US model income tax treaty and its practical application, and the ways in which US tax systems interact with their non-US counterparts. * Experience preparing federal business tax returns (e.g. 1120, 1065) and accompanying forms/schedules, and their state equivalents. * A strong understanding of ASC 740 and accounting for income taxes. Experience with IAS 12/IFRS preferred. * The ability to independently research complex tax issues and effectively communicate key points to non-subject matter experts. * Experience of tax process improvement and project management. * Familiarity with the asset management industry and alternative investments, the ways in which an asset manager and its owners are compensated, and the tax implications thereof, is a strong plus. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to the needs of specific stakeholders. * The ability to both work independently and with a wide range of stakeholders, as necessary. The anticipated based salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation packages would also include benefits and a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant.  The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. US Pay Range $80,000—$100,000 USD Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity. You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.

Man Group

About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here * As at 31 March 2026   Job Description The US Systematic Wealth team is looking to hire a Tax Manager supporting Man's US tax aware commingled funds and separately managed accounts. The role involves establishing and maintaining tax compliance processes, providing proactive tax advisory to the investment team, and ensuring the funds' tax positions are optimized. The role will suit a highly driven candidate who is motivated to be part of a growing function at Man and develop their career as the business scales. A core expectation of the Tax Manager will be to leverage their experience to establish appropriate tax frameworks and controls alongside the broader Middle Office and Investment teams. The Tax Manager will be responsible for a significant portion of the day-to-day tax operations and managing relationships with external tax advisors and counterparts. Responsibilities: * Tax Compliance & Reporting: Directing and overseeing tax compliance for Man's non-Section 475(f) hedge funds and separately managed accounts, including oversight of all federal, state, and investor-level tax reporting (e.g., Form 1065, K-1s, tax estimates, pro formas, withholding obligations). * Tax Aware Strategy Advisory: Partnering with portfolio managers and the investment team to proactively advise on the tax implications of trading activity, recommending adjustments to strategies to maximize after-tax returns (e.g., tax-loss harvesting, wash sale management, holding period optimization, short-term vs. long-term gain/loss positioning). * Complex Transaction Tax Analysis: Analyzing the tax treatment of complex transactions — including constructive sales, straddles, Section 1256 contracts, swaps, and other derivatives — ensuring accurate characterization and reporting. * Liaising with external tax advisors, fund administrators, and auditors to reconcile tax positions, review draft returns, and oversee all tax-related activity performed by third-party service providers. * Overseeing the establishment and maintenance of tax accounting procedures to support the financial and regulatory reporting obligations of the funds, including book-to-tax adjustments. * Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments affecting the tax treatment of fund strategies and communicating impacts to senior stakeholders and the investment team. * Ensuring the quality and effectiveness of tax controls through identification and mitigation of tax risks and the documentation of any enhancements to the tax governance framework. * Oversight of tax lot accounting, cost basis reporting, and wash sale tracking across funds and managed accounts. * Actively identifying trends and potential issues with tax positions to improve the control environment, drive efficiencies, and minimize tax leakage. * Taking a proactive and innovative approach to enhancing tax processes and maintaining internal tax policies and procedures manuals. Key Skills & Experience: * 5+ years of tax experience in asset management, public accounting (Big 4 preferred), or a combination thereof. * Deep knowledge of tax compliance for non-Section 475(f) hedge funds, including partnership taxation, investor allocations, tax lot accounting, cost basis reporting, straddles and wash sale management, and the treatment of capital gains/losses vs. ordinary income/losses for complex financial instruments. * Experience with tax aware or tax-managed investment strategies — understanding how investment decisions impact after-tax outcomes and the ability to translate tax rules into actionable guidance for portfolio managers (e.g., tax-loss harvesting, wash sale management, holding period optimization, short-term vs. long-term gain/loss positioning).. * Strong expertise in complex financial instruments and transactions, including derivatives, swaps, straddles, Section 988, Section 1256 contracts, wash sales and constructive sale rules. * Knowledge of commingled fund structures and separately managed accounts. * Knowledge of the nuances in tax treatment for Fixed Income, Equity, and Derivative products. * Experience working at an Investment Manager/Advisor preferred. * CPA and/or MScT (Master of Science in Taxation) strongly preferred. * Excellent Microsoft skills (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word). * Strong communication skills, strong business knowledge, and ability to multitask. * A team player who is also comfortable taking individual ownership. * Ability to communicate effectively with multiple senior stakeholders, including portfolio managers, legal, and compliance. The anticipated based salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation packages would also include benefits and a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant.  The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. US Pay Range $175,000—$200,000 USD Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity. You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.