Income Tax Manager - PCS

Patterson-UTI Management Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI Management Services, LLC seeks an Income Tax Manager to lead complex U.S. federal tax calculations, provisions, and forecasts. You will act as a subject matter expert across the income tax function, supporting international and state tax matters as needed and driving process improvements.

The role reports to the Senior Income Tax Manager and requires strong research, mentoring, and collaboration with tax leadership to deliver accurate, timely analyses and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA credential preferred; 5+ years in U.S. corporate income tax.
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex U.S. federal income tax calculations, provisions, and forecasts.
• Support ASC 740 quarterly/annual provision processes and technical memos.
• Lead tax technology initiatives and process improvements.
• Provide mentorship to Senior Tax Analysts and peers.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.
• Collaborate on tax planning, audits, and cross-border matters.

Skills

U.S. federal income tax

ASC 740

Tax research

SOX/compliance

Mentorship

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

Tools

Corptax

OneSource

SAP S/4

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

Brief Description

The Income Tax Manager is responsible for preparing complex U.S. corporate income tax calculations, provisions, compliance filings, forecasts, and supporting analyses, with a primary focus on U.S. federal income tax matters. This highly hands‑on position serves as a subject matter expert across the income tax function and provides support in U.S. federal, international, and state income tax matters based on business needs and departmental priorities. The position also supports income tax planning, audits, technical research, process improvements, tax technology initiatives, and special projects while partnering with tax leadership and other team members to deliver accurate, timely, and technically sound work.

This position works under the direction of the Senior Income Tax Manager.

Detailed Description

• Serve as a technical resource across U.S. federal, U.S. international, and U.S. state income tax with a primary focus on U.S. federal income tax matters.
• Prepare complex income tax calculations, workpapers, returns, provisions, forecasts, and supporting analyses.
• Lead or support complex technical areas, including equity‑based compensation and ASC 740 income tax provision matters.
• Assist with, support, and lead (as assigned) ASC 740 quarterly and annual income tax provision processes including uncertain tax positions, deferred taxes, valuation allowances, and effective tax rate analyses.
• Assist with maintaining tax attributes, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with internal control and SOX requirements.
• Assist in developing and improving tax processes, controls, and documentation.
• Ensure work products are complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Identify technical issues, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and/or participate in tax technology, automation, and process improvement projects.
• Perform technical tax research and prepare memoranda supporting tax positions and conclusions.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices across the tax organization.
• Provide technical guidance and share knowledge and best practices with Senior Tax Analysts and other tax team members.
• Analyze the tax implications of business transactions, acquisitions, and restructurings.
• Provide surge support across multiple income tax disciplines during peak workload periods.
• Assist with tax controversies, audits, notices, and information requests.
• Lead special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned.
• Monitor tax law developments and communicate potential impacts to tax leadership.

Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of a broad range of U.S. federal income tax laws and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 income tax provisions and related SEC filing procedures.
• Strong research, analytical, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to research complex income tax matters, interpret applicable guidance, and prepare clear technical memoranda supporting tax positions and conclusions.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and informal mentorship to Senior Tax Analysts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Able to work under time‑sensitive deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Able to work independently and prioritize multiple projects within established deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of U.S. corporate income tax experience, which can include a combination of U.S. federal, U.S. international, and U.S. state income tax.
• 3+ years of specialized U.S. federal corporate income tax compliance.
• 3+ years of specialized ASC 740 income tax provision experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Combination of public accounting and internal corporate income tax department experience with a publicly traded company.
• Experience with SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
• Certified Public Accountant credential.
• Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or a related field.
• U.S. international and / or U.S. state income tax experience.
• Proficient with Corptax and / or OneSource tax software.
• Proficient with tax technology and analytic tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, and AI solutions.
• Proficient with SAP S/4.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily in a climate controlled / office environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk with occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending and frequent near vision use for reading and use of computer, telephone and other office equipment. The job may require some overtime, including evenings, weekends, or holidays.