Direct Tax Manager

Richard, Wayne & Roberts

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A global energy and infrastructure organization seeks a skilled Tax Manager in Houston, TX. This mid-senior role involves leading a team handling U.S. federal and state income tax matters, tax reporting, and corporate transactions. Candidates should have over 8 years of relevant experience, ideally within the Oil & Gas sector, and a CPA designation is strongly preferred. The position offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

8+ years of U.S. federal and state corporate income tax experience.
Prior leadership experience in a multinational environment.
Experience within a large Oil & Gas company is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Lead a small team responsible for U.S. federal and state income tax matters.
Support corporate investment and M&A activities, including tax analysis.
Manage federal and state audits and respond to jurisdictional inquiries.

Skills

U.S. federal and state corporate income tax experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and relationship-building

Leadership experience

Experience with tax compliance software

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

OneSource

Job description

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About the Company A global energy and infrastructure organization seeks a seasoned Tax Manager to join a high‑performing direct tax function. The company operates across multiple regions, manages complex assets, and supports a diverse mix of commercial, operational, and investment activities. This role sits within a tax team that partners closely with leadership and front‑office groups, offering broad exposure to trading, renewables, and corporate entities.

Role Overview This position leads a small team responsible for U.S. federal and state income tax matters, tax reporting, planning initiatives, and support for corporate transactions. The work spans compliance, provision, advisory, and audit management, with frequent collaboration across finance, deal teams, and senior stakeholders. The environment values analytical depth, cross‑functional partnership, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Support corporate investment and M&A activities, including tax analysis for acquisitions and divestitures
Review federal, state, and local income/franchise tax filings, estimates, extensions, and related documentation
Oversee quarterly and annual tax provision processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and deferred tax calculations
Extract and analyze financial data from ERP and trading/operational systems
Manage federal and state audits and respond to jurisdictional inquiries
Identify tax optimization opportunities and contribute to planning initiatives
Drive enhancements to processes, systems, and team workflows
Lead a team of four tax professionals and coordinate cross‑functional priorities

What Success Looks Like

Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams at once
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to learn in a fast‑paced environment
Clear communication and relationship‑building across global teams
Independent ownership of work while collaborating effectively
Trusted leadership through consistent follow‑through and accountability

Qualifications

8+ years of U.S. federal and state corporate income tax experience, including consolidated returns and tax accounting (ASC 740 / IAS 12)
Prior experience within a large Oil & Gas company is a major plus.
Prior leadership or team management experience within a multinational environment
CPA strongly preferred
Experience with major tax compliance software (e.g., OneSource) is a plus
Exposure to partnership taxation and/or tax considerations in renewable energy projects is advantageous

Benefits