Tax Manager – Houston Texas

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

Our West Houston, TX client is in search of a Tax Manager for a Direct Hire opportunity.

The Tax Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Oversee the preparation and/or review of tax estimates for financial reporting purposes (GAAP and SAP).  This includes assisting with deferred and current tax computations, footnotes and analysis to ensure accurate representation of financial income taxes.
• Manage the preparation and/or review of income tax returns and income tax estimates to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local tax laws.
• Representative on any IRS and State income tax audits to ensure that tax positions taken are properly supported and represented.
• Perform tax research and strategic tax planning to ensure business decisions are made with full consideration of their related tax impacts.
• Assist in identifying ways to minimize tax liabilities.
• Maintain current knowledge of pending authoritative regulatory and accounting pronouncements related to the tax area and take the lead in researching and documenting certain accounting positions.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provision in accordance with FAS 109 and related financial statement disclosures for federal, state and international jurisdictions.
• SOX 404 documentation and review.
• Assist with worldwide tax rate forecasting and management under the supervision of the Vice President of Tax & Risk Management.
• Interface with international finance team on various international tax initiatives including the roll-out of global tax provision policies and procedures.
• Assist internal and external clients with special projects including federal, state, and international tax planning.
• Oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax compliance including property and sales taxes.
• Manage US tax audits (income, franchise, and sales & use).
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Projects as assigned by management.

• BA/BS in Accounting, advanced credentials such as a master’s degree in business administration or taxation.
• Minimum of seven years of tax experience, preferably with a national accounting firm or corporate tax department.  CPA and Big 4 background a plus.
• Oil and gas services industries tax experience preferred.
• Previous experience researching complex tax issues and presenting them in a concise manner to internal clients.
• Must demonstrate competency in tax law, tax accounting, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of tax research tools, tax preparation software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline driven, dynamic environment.
• Must be a self-starter who is able to work independently and interface with all levels of management, tax auditors, and internal personnel in finance and operations.
• Strong accounting, analytical, documentation, research and computer skills.
• Strong project management and collaboration skills.