Senior Tax Manager

Culbertson Resources Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Gym membership

Snack bar

Coffee on tap

Job summary

Culbertson Resources Inc in Houston is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead fund-level tax reviews, partnership K-1s, and related compliance for our energy-focused private equity platform with substantial capital and AUM.

You’ll own investor reporting, ASC 740 tax accounting support, and manage external relationships with top law firms and Big 4 advisers, in a high-visibility role that shapes tax strategy across portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of tax experience with a strong partnership tax background.
• Experience with complex partnership structures and allocations.
• Oil & gas tax concepts including depletion, IDCs, recapture, and joint venture structures.
• Big 4 or national energy practice background with PE/VC exposure.

Responsibilities

• Fund-level tax review for federal/state partnership returns, Schedule K-1s, and corporate blocker returns.
• Investor reporting & compliance: FDAP, ECI, state withholding, tax depletion, K-1 production for LPs.
• Tax accounting support for ASC 740 across portfolio companies.
• Manage external relationships with top law firms, Big 4, and external advisors.

Skills

Partnership tax

Executive presence

Tax planning

Communication

Job description

We have been engaged on a newly created Senior Tax Manager search for one of the nation's premier energy-focused private equity firms having raised $40B+ in capital. Currently nearly $27B in AUM and actively raising three new funds that is creating an exciting period of growth and investment activity. This newly created opportunity is a rare find offering high visibility across the organization to step into a fund-level tax leadership role at one of the most established platforms in energy private equity.

What You’ll Own

• Fund-level tax review — reviewing federal and state partnership tax returns, Schedule K-1s, and corporate blocker returns
• Investor reporting & compliance — calculate and manage FDAP, ECI, and state withholding calculations, tax depletion, K-1 production and investor tax reporting for LPs
• Tax Accounting - support ASC 740 income tax accounting for portfolio companies
• External relationship management - Work closely with top law firms, Big 4 accounting firms, and other external advisors

What You Bring

• 8+ years tax experience, with a strong partnership tax background, including experience with complex partnership structures and allocations
• Industry Expertise, working knowledge of oil & gas tax concepts, including depletion, intangible drilling costs (IDCs), recapture, and joint venture structures
• Public accounting pedigree — background in a Big 4 or national firm's Energy practice, ideally with direct Private Equity or VC fund client exposure
• Executive presence — strong business acumen, high EQ, sharp organizational and project management skills, and the confidence to communicate directly with senior stakeholders

What We Offer

• Gain exposure to both tax and the broader investment side of a leading private equity platform
• Technical depth, exposure to complex fund structures and sophisticated tax matters
• Rewarding Comp. structure Excellent compensation package, including equity participation
• Strong benefits package and commitment to work-life balance
• A high-caliber, close-knit culture - genuine work/life balance, working with a team of Big 4-trained CPAs and EAs who bring a high standard of work and camaraderie
• Bells & Whistles - beautiful West Houston office, free covered parking, gym membership, fully stocked snack bar, beverages, and cold brew coffee on tap!