Indirect Tax Manager

1 week ago

Houston, Texas, United States Golden Pass LNG Full time
Job Details

Level:
Experienced

Job Location:
Downtown Houston - Houston, TX

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range:
Undisclosed

Description

Company Overview


Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy, has the vision to become the premier LNG export company in North America.

It is our mission to bring clean energy from Texas to power the world and we seek to do that in a way that values safety, integrity, our people, community, and the environment.

In order to achieve those goals, we are bringing together a diverse team of experienced and talented professionals.

Headquartered in Downtown Houston, the Golden Pass LNG organization expects to double in size over the next several years as we complete the project, commence natural gas trading activities, and ramp up towards full LNG production.

Once full operations commence, Golden Pass LNG will become the second largest consumer of natural gas in the US and produce more than 200 cargos of LNG per annum.

Job Summary / Purpose


The primary responsibility of the Indirect Tax Manager is to support the Tax Director in leading the company's effective tax planning, reporting, and compliance.

Reporting into the Tax Director, the Indirect Tax Manager will be responsible for a variety of aspects in the tax area and will assist the Tax Director in leading a team of third party support team members in delivering timely, compliant optimized tax services on behalf of Golden Pass LNG and Golden Pass Pipeline.

The Indirect Tax Manager will collaborate with various stakeholders across various departments.

Essential Duties / Functions

  • Manage all aspects of indirect federal and state tax functions.
  • Oversees sales and use tax reporting, compliance and planning. Coordinates with various functions as appropriate. Work with and oversees activities of sales tax consultants and contract staff including identifying and implementing process improvements.
  • Ensure property tax reporting and abatement agreement compliance with relevant jurisdictions as well as reviewing and addressing items related to annual assessments. Work with and oversee activities of external property tax firm.
  • Support shareholders and related reporting requirements and strive to align shareholder/company tax objectives.
  • Manage data preparation and documentation for tax audits, using statutory, regulatory or judicial authority to support the company's position on issues arising during a tax audit.
  • Partner with other functions to identify and advise management on tax opportunities/risks.
  • Act as business partner for tax issues and advise the business on the latest tax rules, their implications and appropriate application to Golden Pass.
  • Responsible for preparing annual budget for relevant taxes and ensuring accurate reporting for U.S. GAAP purposes.
  • Fully supports company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities.
  • Ensure function's processes, controls, and documentation are properly documented and followed.
  • Engage in the effective evaluation, selection and implementation of relevant software solutions supporting the Indirect Tax initiatives
  • Special projects as needed.
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, (preferably, Master's Degree in Taxation is a plus)

Minimum experience required of the position.

  • 10+ years of tax experience within the energy industry
  • Significant experience in top ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4 HANA
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position.

  • Technical Competency -


o In-depth knowledge of sales and use taxes (especially TX and LA), and other indirect tax issues related to a process manufacturing operation which uses a TX direct pay permit (such as hydrocarbon, refining, chemical manufacturing, etc.).

Experience with commodity trading activities is a plus.

o Understanding of SAP (or similar GL system) pertaining to transaction flows relevant to sales & use tax compliance)

o Proficient with automated sales and use tax software and related implementation is a plus.

o Property tax experience (focused in TX and LA).

o Proficient knowledge of relevant U.S. GAAP accounting principles.

o Ability to analyze complex issues involving multiple tax disciplines.

o Ability to independently resolve complex problems where analysis requires the in-depth evaluation of numerous factors.


o Ability to exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation of criterion for obtaining results.

o Experience leveraging third party expertise to manage tax positions and handle appropriate tax filings.

  • Influential Leadership - Experience influencing and promoting high performing teams, ability to drive and influence the accounting & finance functional strategies by taking initiative, engaging others, expressing ideas, and challenging the status quo across businesses and functions.
  • Communication - Able to take complex accounting requirements and results and communicate these in a clear and concise manner to all levels of the organization, including non-financial team members, building understanding and knowledge.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships and seamless interfaces across the business, including front, middle and back-office teams as well as with senior management.
  • Strong skills with tax research software and Microsoft Office tools.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position.

CPA strongly preferred

Working Conditions

Normal office environment

Physical Requirements

None

Other

  • Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description - may require "other duties as assigned."
  • Job may change over time in accordance with business needs.
  • Job description does not guarantee employment.
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