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Payal Thakkar

Ahmedabad,Gujarat

Summary

US Tax Professional with 18 years of experience in US taxation. Skilled in team leadership, process improvement, upholding high standards, and aligning with organizational goals. Known for collaboration and dedication

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Director

Citrin Cooperman India LLP
06.2019 - 03.2025
  • Not-for-profit tax & Trust & Estate - Overlooking the operations in India office,
  • Developing Verticals (Tax operations in California office& Florida office)

Tax Manager

Citrin Cooperman India LLP
06.2016 - 05.2019
    • Build up a tax team for not-for-profit tax compliance (including Form 990, 990PF, 990T, 999EZ,...)
    • Designing training Modules for the team members
    • Managing tax compliance, ensuring timely submission of required filings
    • Conducted research on tax laws and regulations to provide guidance to management and staff
    • Led team-building activities to improve communication and collaboration among team members
    • Implemented feedback mechanisms to continuously improve team dynamics and performance
    • Facilitated team meetings to identify issues, brainstorm solutions, and drive decision-making
    • Mentored team members to enhance their skills and develop their potential
    • Played a pivotal role in integrating the newly acquired offices in California region
    • Mentored and trained new employees, resulting in an improved onboarding process and increased employee retention

Staff - Supervisor

GRC Business Data Processing Pvt Ltd.
07.2007 - 06.2016
  • Workings on all tax forms including 1065, 1120s, 1041, 990s, 1120

Staff Accountant

Larsen & Tubro
01.2004 - 01.2005

Education

Masters of Commerce -

Maharaja Sayajirao University
Vadodara
06.2005

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
11.2003

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Tax Director

Citrin Cooperman India LLP
06.2019 - 03.2025

Tax Manager

Citrin Cooperman India LLP
06.2016 - 05.2019

Staff - Supervisor

GRC Business Data Processing Pvt Ltd.
07.2007 - 06.2016

Staff Accountant

Larsen & Tubro
01.2004 - 01.2005

Masters of Commerce -

Maharaja Sayajirao University

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
Payal Thakkar