About the job
Tax Manager (Mumbai, India)
About the Role
Join nivoda as our Tax Manager in Mumbai, India, where you will spearhead direct and indirect tax compliance, planning, and strategic setup for our operations in India, while also collaborating on U.S. and international tax initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess around 10 years of expertise from a Big 4 firm or in-house at a tech or marketplace company, showcasing a profound understanding of U.S. taxation, intricate international transfer pricing, and a robust grasp of Indian tax legislation.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Reporting
Oversee India’s direct tax compliance (corporate income tax, withholding/TDS), GST, and related filings to guarantee timely and accurate submissions and payments.
Manage quarterly and annual tax provisions for Indian entities under Ind AS/IFRS and assist with U.S. GAAP reporting (ASC 740), including return-to-provision and adjustments.
Ensure robust documentation and internal controls that meet SOX standards.
International & U.S. Tax
Lead the implementation of global transfer pricing policies, including intercompany agreements, cost sharing/CSA (if applicable), services, royalties, and financing.
Prepare and oversee transfer pricing documentation (local files, master file coordination, Country-by-Country reporting) and defend our positions during audits.
Collaborate with U.S. tax teams on planning and compliance, covering Subpart F/GILTI, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits, Section 482, and withholding.
Stay updated on global tax developments (BEPS 2.0/Pillar Two, digital services/equalization levy) and assess implications for India and cross-border operations.
Advisory & Business Partnering
Provide strategic tax advice to Finance, Legal, and GTM teams regarding the tax implications of new products, pricing models, contracts, vendor/customer agreements, and promotional activities.
Structure tax components of cross-border transactions, entity setups, funding, and cash repatriation in a compliant and tax-efficient manner (including FEMA/exchange control considerations).
Review key contracts for tax clauses (gross-up, PE risk, TP, indirect taxes).
Enhance tax technology and automate processes across ERP and billing systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Workday, Stripe), including indirect tax determination and TDS workflows.

