Senior Tax Controversy Manager (SALT)

Vistra Corp.; Irving (TX); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Vistra Corporate Services Company in Irving, Texas, is looking for a Senior Tax Controversy Manager (SALT) to lead audits and litigation across multiple jurisdictions. The role focuses on state and local taxes and coordinating with tax counsel and business teams.

The ideal candidate will bring 7–10 years of Big 4 experience in SALT matters, strong advisory skills, and the ability to train others within a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree required; business majors preferred.
• 7–10 years of Big 4 experience with state income tax and SALT controversy matters.
• Strong interpersonal diplomacy skills for dealing with auditors and authorities.
• Knowledge of in-house legal and tax operations and ability to train others.

Mansioni

• Lead SALT audits for state income, franchise, sales and use taxes, property taxes, and other non-income taxes.
• Manage SALT appeals and litigation with tax counsel oversight.
• Evaluate corporate activities for state tax consequences and advise clients.
• Translate complex tax advice into actionable guidance for business teams.
• Develop and communicate tax positions during audits, appeals and litigation.
• Provide guidance and training to the tax team on strategic transactions.

Conoscenze

Big 4 experience

SALT knowledge

Tax research

Communication

Mentoring

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Tax Controversy Manager (SALT) page is loaded## Senior Tax Controversy Manager (SALT)locations: Irving, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 40016704If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.**Job Summary**Tax advisor for broad range of Company state and local income and non-income activities including SALT impacts of corporate development projects, power plant and retail operations, legal, treasury and commercial initiatives and tax minimization efforts for all type of taxes.Lead SALT tax audit, appeals and litigation advisor for multistate income tax, multistate transaction taxes, state and local property taxes and other miscellaneous taxes with oversight from internal tax counsel.Provides high-quality client service to other tax team members, corporate clients throughout the Company and Company management.**Job Description****Key Accountabilities**- Leads all SALT tax audits for all jurisdictions including state income, franchise, sales and use taxes, property taxes, gross receipts, fuels and excise taxes.- Manages SALT tax appeals and litigation with oversight of tax counsel.- Capable of evaluating wide range of potential corporate activities to identify state income and all non-income tax consequences and advise clients- Adept at performing high level assessment of due diligence to determine any key tax concerns- Able to translate complex tax advice into plain language that is actionable for business clients- Proficient at tax research and concise written documentation- Strong advocate for tax positions in audits, appeals and litigation- Knowledgeable of tax procedural rules of controversy- Effective at training other tax team members on corporate transactions that have been executed and assist with integration and implementation by other tax team members- Manages multiple projects and prioritizes effectively to achieve maximum business results**Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements**- Bachelor's degree, business majors preferred- Minimum 7-10 years Big 4 accounting, with assignments in state income tax and SALT controversy matters required- Energy sector experience strongly preferred- Knowledge of in-house legal and tax operations useful- Interpersonal skills for diplomacy with external auditors, taxing authorities and negotiations**Key Metrics**- Financial results of non-income tax and closure of audits, disputes or appeals and litigation; good standing of legal entities- Number of audits and disputes closed per year; number of statute of limitations closed per year- Timeliness, quality and volume of documentation of tax advice provided- Number of client relationships and feedback from clients and stakeholders- Business results from projects (dollar amount of tax positions sustained, financial impact of efficient tax structuring, etc.)- Number of and quality of formal and informal training provided in the normal course on relevant tax topics and current developments- Creativity in using tax knowledge to yield Company competitive advantage on taxes#LI-Hybrid#LI-ND1**Job Family**Tax**Company**Vistra Corporate Services Company**Locations**Irving, TexasTexas### *We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!*### ***If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.*****It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.****If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.**Vistra's hardworking team is committed to its purpose, \"lighting up lives, powering a better way forward\" and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at.