Tax Lead

Sempra; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sempra is seeking a senior tax professional to lead the income tax provision under ASC 740 across multiple jurisdictions, partnering with Finance, Accounting and external auditors. The role focuses on accurate reporting, tax forecasting and proactive risk management.

You will design data collection plans, strengthen control environments, and deliver audit-ready documentation while driving process improvements across the tax function.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in U.S. income tax accounting under ASC 740.
• Ability to analyze tax data and forecast cash taxes.
• Experience coordinating with auditors and finance teams.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads income tax accounting and reporting under ASC 740.
• Performs quarterly and annual tax provision calculations.
• Analyzes effective tax rates and uncertain positions.
• Researches tax law changes and GAAP/SEC implications.
• Collaborates with Accounting, Finance, Legal and external auditors.
• Maintains SOX 404-compliant documentation and controls.
• Prepares audit-ready documentation for significant estimates.

Skills

ASC 740 expertise

Tax research

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Sempra: Where opportunity powers impact

At Sempra, we tackle the biggest energy challenges that face our industry. Our high-performing team leverages the full capabilities of our organization to serve 40 million consumers across North America. By collaborating and challenging one another across multiple disciplines, we inspire our best work, ideas and innovation. From increasing liquified natural gas (LNG) capacities to reducing carbon emissions to helping people prepare for the realities of climate change, we are committed to building a better energy future for all.

Primary Purpose

Leads complex compliance and provision delivery across multiple jurisdictions, advising partners on operational impacts and implementing control improvements that withstand audit scrutiny. This highly visible role will lead the income tax provision process under ASC 740 and partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, business units and external auditors. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to drive accurate reporting, risk management and process improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads income tax accounting and reporting activities, including quarterly and annual tax provision calculations under ASC 740, SEC disclosures, and analysis of effective tax rates, uncertain tax positions, and valuation allowances.
• Provides technical tax expertise and planning support by conducting tax research, monitoring changes in tax laws, GAAP, and SEC regulations, assessing financial statement impacts, and supporting tax forecasting, planning, and cash tax management.
• Partners with cross-functional stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, Legal, business units, and external auditors to ensure accurate tax reporting, maintain SOX 404-compliant documentation and controls, and support broader business objectives.
• Leads complex provision and compliance deliverables across multiple jurisdictions and business units.
• Designs and executes data collection plans for large returns and provision components, reconciling to source systems.
• Prepares audit ready documentation for significant estimates and uncertain positions.
• Implements control enhancements that strengthen documentation quality and cycle time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.