Senior Tax Analyst

Tecnicas Reunidas; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Técnicas Reunidas is seeking a Tax Specialist or Senior Tax Analyst with approximately 3-5 years of experience in U.S. and Canadian corporate taxation, indirect taxes, and tax compliance.

The ideal candidate will support our local Finance team in ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. federal and state tax requirements, Canadian federal and provincial tax regulations, and sales and indirect tax obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate taxation, tax compliance, or tax accounting.
• Practical knowledge of U.S. federal and state corporate taxation.
• Experience with U.S. sales and use taxes.
• Familiarity with Canadian corporate tax compliance and GST/HST regulations.
• Experience preparing or coordinating tax filings and working with external tax advisors.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support U.S. federal and state corporate income tax filings, and Canadian federal and provincial tax compliance with external advisors.
• Manage or support U.S. state sales and use tax compliance and Canadian GST/HST obligations, including tax calculations, filings, and documentation.
• Monitor tax obligations across U.S. states and Canadian provinces, including nexus and registrations.
• Assist with tax provisions, GL reconciliations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Support responses to tax authorities, audits, notices, and information requests with external advisors.
• Assist with intercompany charges, cross-border transactions, withholding taxes, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal tax controls and improve compliance processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field

Tools

Excel

Oracle

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Job description

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 4 days in office, 1 day working from home per week
• Target Start Date: Early January 2027
• Experience: 3-5 years
• Industry: Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) / Industrial Services (preferred but not mandatory)

****Anticipated start date: Early January 2027.****

Position Overview

Técnicas Reunidas is seeking a Tax Specialist or Senior Tax Analyst with approximately 3-5 years of experience in U.S. and Canadian corporate taxation, indirect taxes, and tax compliance.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience supporting tax compliance activities for corporations operating across multiple jurisdictions, preferably within multinational organizations.

This position will support our local Finance team in ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. federal and state tax requirements, Canadian federal and provincial tax regulations, and sales and indirect tax obligations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate taxation, tax compliance, or tax accounting.
• Practical knowledge of U.S. federal and state corporate taxation.
• Experience with U.S. sales and use taxes.
• Familiarity with Canadian corporate tax compliance and GST/HST regulations.*****
• Experience preparing or coordinating tax filings and working with external tax advisors.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Tax Compliance: Coordinate and support U.S. federal and state corporate income tax filings, as well as Canadian federal and provincial corporate income tax compliance, working with external tax advisors when necessary.
• Sales and Indirect Taxes: Manage or support U.S. state sales and use tax compliance and Canadian GST/HST and applicable PST/QST obligations, including tax calculations, filings, reconciliations, and exemption documentation.
• Multi-Jurisdictional Taxation: Monitor tax obligations arising from business operations across different U.S. states and Canadian provinces, including nexus, registrations, and filing requirements.
• Tax Accounting: Assist with tax provisions, tax-related general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Tax Audits and Inquiries: Support responses to tax authorities, audits, notices, and information requests, coordinating with external advisors.
• Intercompany Transactions: Assist with tax compliance related to intercompany charges, cross-border transactions, withholding taxes, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Tax Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen internal tax controls, improve compliance processes, and maintain accurate tax records and reporting schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with multinational corporations operating in both the United States and Canada.
• Background in engineering, construction, EPC/EPCm, energy, or industrial services (preferred but not required).
• Experience with Canadian provincial indirect taxes (PST).
• Understanding of cross-border transactions, withholding taxes, and intercompany arrangements.
• Experience with Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar ERP systems.
• Previous experience in a Big Four accounting firm, regional public accounting firm, or corporate tax department (preferred but not mandatory).
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification is an advantage, but not mandatory.

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a hands‑on tax professional who can independently manage routine tax compliance activities, coordinate effectively with external advisors, and support the Finance team with tax matters across U.S. and Canadian entities.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a multinational environment and capable of developing into a broader tax management role as the organization grows.