Senior Tax Adviser

Woodside Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodside Energy is seeking a Senior Tax Adviser to support Woodside's US direct tax function. This role joins a highly collaborative team, supporting tax leadership and coaching other tax team members while leading the delivery of tax advice and execution of tax processes in assigned areas.

The successful candidate will provide technical, quantitative and implementation support for projects, coordinate with internal stakeholders, engage external advisers on technical and procedural matters, and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or a related field.
• 15+ years of income tax experience, with significant US direct tax exposure.
• Experience reviewing US tax provisions and income tax compliance deliverables.
• Familiarity with federal and state tax laws, partnership and corporate returns, IFRS tax accounting.
• Strong technical, quantitative, analytical and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead complex workstreams and communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review US tax provision computations and related reporting controls.
• Oversee preparation and filing of US partnership and corporate income tax returns (Forms 1065, K-1 and 1120).
• Provide commercially focused US direct tax advice to commercial, legal, accounting and other group functions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisers on projects.

Skills

Tax knowledge

US tax compliance

IFRS tax accounting

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

OneSource

Job description

About Woodside

We knowgreat resultscome from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a positive work environment. Werecognisethat enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental tomaintainingourlicencetooperate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improveenergy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissionsintensityand explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges globally.

Refer to our corporate website for more information about ourdifferent locationsand projects:

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About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Tax Adviser to support Woodside's US direct tax function. This role will join a highly collaborative team, supporting tax leadership and coaching other tax team members while leading the delivery of tax advice and execution of tax processes in assigned areas. The successful candidate will provide technical, quantitative and implementation support for projects, coordinate with internal stakeholders, engage external advisers on technical and procedural matters, and help deliver best practice service and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

US Tax Accounting, Provision and Reporting

• Review US tax provision computations in accordance with IFRS guidelines, including taxable income calculations, deferred tax roll forwards, effective tax rate analyses and uncertain tax positions.
• Review current and deferred tax provision deliverables, tax proofs, reconciliations and related reporting controls.
• Maintain audit-ready support for tax positions and ensure alignment with Woodside reporting requirements and internal governance expectations.
• Coordinate with accounting, finance and external audit stakeholders to support half-year, year-end and other reporting deliverables.

Federal and State Income Tax Compliance

• Oversee preparation and filing of US partnership and corporate income tax returns, including Forms 1065, K-1 and 1120.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state income tax laws and maintain complete, well-supported workpapers for return positions and filings.
• Coordinate and review the development of tax positions and advice that are accurate, supportable and optimally beneficial to the Company.
• Review new US tax legislation and develop plans to implement new rules, requirements and process impacts.

Tax Advisory, Projects and Business Partnering

• Provide commercially focused US direct tax advice to commercial, legal, accounting and other group functions.
• Maintain strong relationships with relevant business stakeholders to ensure Tax is aware of new business developments and able to provide timely input.
• Provide tax support for growth and M&A activities, including business entry analysis, structuring analysis and implementation support.
• Coordinate technical, quantitative and implementation support for projects, including engagement with internal stakeholders and external advisers.

Governance, Controversy and Leadership

• Assist with US direct tax controversies as they arise, including coordination of responses, documentation and adviser engagement.
• Identify US direct tax risks, recommend mitigation actions and elevate significant exposures, judgments or control matters as appropriate.
• Support and coach other tax team members, including review of technical work and delivery against agreed priorities.
• Contribute to process improvement, control enhancement and effective use of tax systems, including SAP and OneSource.

Skills and Experience

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or a related field.
• 15+ years of income tax experience, including significant US direct tax experience.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing US tax provisions and income tax compliance deliverables.
• Experience with federal and state tax laws, partnership and corporate income tax returns, and tax accounting under IFRS.
• Strong technical, quantitative, analytical, research and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead complex workstreams, manage competing deadlines and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SAP, OneSource or comparable ERP and tax reporting systems.
• Experience supporting growth projects, M&A activities, business entry analysis or implementation workstreams.
• Experience supporting US direct tax controversies, audits or information requests.
• Experience coordinating external advisers and reviewing technical advice.
• Oil and gas, energy, capital-intensive or multinational corporate tax experience.

Critical Competencies

• Strong governance mindset and commitment to complete, audit-ready documentation.
• Commercially focused tax judgment with the ability to identify critical issues and practical solutions.
• Clear, structured communicator able to translate complex US direct tax matters for non-tax stakeholders.
• High ownership and accountability, with strong prioritization across reporting, compliance, advisory and controversy deadlines.
• Leadership and coaching capability, including the ability to support tax leadership and develop team members.
• Continuous improvement mindset, including the ability to strengthen controls, processes and tax technology use.

Recognition and Reward

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer,andmaintenance ofsuperannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months(plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture with afocus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture.
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

Woodside Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providingreasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who requirea reasonableaccommodation for any part of the applicationorhiring processmay [e-mail] [phone].

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