Principal Tax Planning Coordinator/Tax Counsel

-; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron is seeking a Principal Tax Planning Coordinator/Tax Counsel in Houston, Texas. The role involves developing and implementing indirect tax strategies for U.S. business units, requiring robust knowledge in tax legislation and a minimum of 12 years of experience. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and the ability to convey complex tax issues effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of indirect tax experience.
• Ability to communicate complex tax issues to senior management.
• Experience collaborating with compliance teams and business clients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze new tax legislation and provide timely advice.
• Analyze indirect tax aspects of transactions and support internal processes.
• Manage administrative appeals and ruling requests.

Skills

Excellent written and oral skills

Strong knowledge of federal and state indirect taxes

Solid leadership and people skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctor, Certified Public Accountant, Masters in Taxation

Job description

Researches, develops, communicates and implements effective indirect tax planning strategies.

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Principal Tax Planning Coordinator/Tax Counsel through July 14th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (CST).

Responsible for developing and implementing indirect tax planning strategies for Chevron's U.S. business units.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Monitor and analyze new tax legislation and regulations and provide timely advice to Chevron Corporate Affairs and Tax Department compliance teams.
• Support internal tax accounting processes related to indirect taxes (ASC 450).
• Analyze indirect tax aspects of transactions (acquisitions/dispositions and restructurings).
• Identify and negotiate credits and incentives available to Chevron's U.S. businesses.
• Provide support and guidance to indirect tax compliance teams on projects and audits.
• Manage administrative appeals, ruling requests and other indirect tax controversy tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 12 years of indirect tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state indirect taxes.
• Excellent written and oral skills including the ability to communicate complex tax issues and options to senior executive financial and operating management allowing for effective decision making.
• Solid leadership and people skills and experience in collaborating with tax compliance teams, auditors, and business clients, irrespective of their locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor, Certified Public Accountant, Masters in Taxation or similar professional qualification.

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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Houston, Texas

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