Tax Reporting Manager - Murray Resources

A global company in the energy sector is seeking a Tax Reporting Manager to manage its intricate tax and accounting operations. The ideal candidate is a seasoned expert in tax accounting and financial reporting, with a deep knowledge of international tax provision, US GAAP, and robust leadership skills. Collaborating closely with the Group Tax team, the new leader will play a crucial role in enhancing the company’s strategic financial practices and systems, driving both efficiency and accuracy, ensuring compliance, and adhering to strict reporting deadlines.         

Salary + Benefits:

• $170,000-$180,000 + 25% STI
• Full Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• 25 days PTO
• 6% 401k employer contribution
• Free lunch on Wednesdays
• Onsite gym with free classes with an instructor
• Work from Home Fridays

Location: Houston, TX (West)
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• As the Head of Tax Accounting and Reporting, be the go-to person for all complex tax-related accounting and financial reporting matters. This means maintaining an in-depth knowledge base, staying abreast of changes in tax law and accounting practices, and providing insightful guidance to the wider team.
• Oversee end-to-end tax accounting process. Define, manage, and oversee the tax accounting process within our complex multinational group structure. This includes the accurate computation, timely preparation, and review of tax provisions for financial reporting purposes.
• Direct and instruct Tax Managers and SSC Accountants. Set the direction for local tax managers within the framework of the tax financial reporting process. Interactions will extend to establishing timelines, setting clear policies and procedures, offering expert guidance around tax provisions, return to provision adjustments, and deferred tax, and conducting high-level reviews of their submissions. Additionally, will instruct our shared service center accountants to manage tax-related postings and reconciliations. While you won't directly manage these roles, your oversight is essential, ensuring robust accounting controls are consistently upheld.
• Research and document technical accounting positions. Responsible for identifying, researching, and documenting technical accounting positions over complex or judgmental tax matters such as uncertain tax positions, deferred tax, and valuation allowances. This involves the preparation of clear, concise, and comprehensive position papers and communication of these positions effectively to Senior Management and external auditors.
• Consolidation and review: Consolidate tax reporting across the company, review the group's effective tax rate, make necessary adjustments, and prepare tax disclosures for the quarterly financial statements. Provide guidance to the Group Reporting team ensuring that all tax balances are accurately reflected in the accounting system and appropriately disclosed in financial statements.
• SOX owner for tax accounting and financial reporting: As the designated SOX owner for tax accounting and financial reporting, ensure that robust controls are in place, function effectively, and that any identified deficiencies are addressed. Additionally, maintain the Company's tax risk register to ensure a systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and managing potential tax risks across the organization.
• Key stakeholder for external auditors: Be the primary contact for external auditors on all financial reporting tax-related matters, confidently explaining, defending, and documenting the company's tax positions.
• Innovative process improvement: Continuously seek ways to drive efficiency within the tax accounting and reporting process, looking for opportunities to streamline procedures and implement new solutions where appropriate.
• Strategic guidance and support for Group Tax team: Work closely with the Group Tax team, provide guidance on tax accounting and reporting matters and will play a pivotal role in adapting our existing systems and processes to meet the requirements of the newly introduced international tax framework, 'Pillar 2'.
• Training and knowledge sharing: Coordinate and provide regular training and update sessions to the wider accounting teams on tax-related matters, enhancing the collective knowledge and skill set of the team.
• Line management: Oversee and mentor a direct report who will support you in these responsibilities, develop their skills and capabilities while also ensuring the smooth running of the overall tax process.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally including both public accounting and hands-on experience in an in-house role within a multinational company
• Exceptional knowledge of US GAAP accounting and strong technical tax knowledge, particularly around listed groups
• International Tax Provisions; Knowledge of other local territories’ accounting and tax rules
• Proven experience managing an end-to-end tax accounting and reporting process, ideally including the implementing of process and system improvements
• Excellent communication, writing, presentation, interpersonal, and influencing skills
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and Hyperion, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience of adapting to fast-changing environments and effective management of ambiguity

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.