AVP/VP – US M&A Tax (India)

What we’re looking for

• Leo Berwick is seeking a Vice President, M&A Tax to join our Global Capabilities Center in Gurugram. This hands-on, non-client-facing role will support U.S.-based teams in delivering tax due diligence and executing transactions for our clients. The successful candidate will work closely with U.S.-based stakeholders on live engagements while also mentoring a small junior team.

You’re the right fit for this role if –

• Are detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven 
• Thrive in fast-paced, cross-border team environments 
• Take ownership and deliver high-quality work independently 

What you'll do

• Execute on India-based, U.S. M&A tax due diligence projects, including acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions 
• Review financial, tax, and legal documentation to identify tax risks and transaction considerations 
• Analyze historical tax positions, compliance matters, and potential exposures 
• Prepare and review tax due diligence reports, presentations, and client deliverables 
• Assist with tax modeling of various transaction scenarios to compare after tax returns 
• Assist with structuring legal steps necessary to complete transactions 
• Supervise and mentor junior members 
• Help establish consistent processes, quality controls, and delivery standards for the Global Capabilities Center  
• Manage internal workflows, priorities, and deadlines across multiple live engagements  
• Coordinate with U.S.-based engagement leaders and internal deal team members to support timely, accurate, and high-quality execution   
• Provide guidance to a small India-based team 

What you bring

• 6-10 years of experience in Transaction Tax, M&A Tax, and Tax Due Diligence. 
• CA, CPA, MBA, or equivalent qualification preferred 
• Strong understanding of U.S. transaction tax concepts and deal-related tax risks 
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills 
• Experience and comfort working remotely with global teams in a U.S.-facing support model 
• Prior experience in a Big 4, accounting firm, law firm, or transaction advisory environment strongly preferred 
• Experience working with private equity and corporate clients is a plus 

Benefits & Perks

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. This may include performance-linked bonuses, connectivity and work-related reimbursements, flexible allowances for health and wellness, coaching and development, household support, and family or pet care. Employees also benefit from a generous leave policy, including annual, sick, public holidays, and applicable statutory leave entitlements.