U.S. Tax Planning & Counsel

LyondellBasell Industries; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Tax Counsel to lead US federal and international tax planning initiatives. This role focuses on advising on domestic tax matters, including tax return reporting and audit support. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive knowledge of tax legislation to optimize tax implications, while also providing coaching to team members. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and diversity, where your expertise will drive impactful change in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Retirement (Pension) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Global Remote Work Policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tax planning and advisory roles.
• Advanced knowledge of US tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tax planning strategies.
• Provide counsel on US income tax matters and audits.

Skills

US federal income tax concepts

Tax planning and project implementation

Tax legal research and writing

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Law degree

Member of Texas bar or eligible

Job description

The Tax Counsel will be responsible for identifying, developing and implementing US federal and international tax planning ideas as well as providing advice and counsel to LyondellBasell and its subsidiaries on US domestic tax matters such as tax planning, tax return reporting, tax research and writing, and tax audit support. The primary focus will be on US domestic income tax matters with support for indirect and transactional taxes as needed. This position reports to the Director, Global Tax Planning.

A Day In The Life:

• Develop and lead implementation of tax planning strategies, identifying key company and tax legislative drivers, inclusive of project management activities such as creating step plans, managing cross-functional teams, and creating management presentations.
• Monitor and interpret proposed tax legislative and regulatory changes, quantify potential impact, and identify planning opportunities to optimize tax implications.
• Provide advice and counsel regarding US income tax matters including implications of proposed business transactions and internal restructurings.
• Partner with business groups to support operational tax related matters.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare memoranda to document technical positions summarizing facts, law, and conclusions.
• Provide support for US income tax audits, including drafting responses, protests, and other technical documentation to defend the company's positions.
• Support tax accounting function including documenting FIN 48 positions, APB23 analysis, and reviewing foreign inclusion calculations.
• Provide coaching and training to other tax department members including application of tax laws and regulations, filing requirements, disclosures, statements, and elections.
• Identify and drive process improvements and efficiencies for areas of responsibility.

You Bring this Value:

• Member of Texas bar or licensed to practice law in another state and eligible for Texas bar.
• Typically five (5) years related experience with a combination of accounting firm, law firm and/or public company experience.
• Advanced knowledge of US federal income tax concepts including Subchapters C and K.
• Experience with tax planning including project implementation.
• Excellent tax legal research and writing skills.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting legislative and regulatory changes to tax provisions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work cohesively as a cross-functional team member.
• Proven ability to work independently, think critically, and make decisions exercising sound business judgement.

What We Offer:

We offer employees a competitive total compensation package, which includes base pay and variable incentive pay programs. This supports a pay-for-performance culture, recognizing both individual and company performance, as well as benefit programs that are highly attractive and competitive within the markets for which we compete for talent.

• The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to two days a week from home.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Retirement (Pension) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Educational Assistance
• Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance

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We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

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