SeniorTax Manager – North America

Location:Houston, TX

Lead Tax Strategy Across North America While Shaping the Future of Finance
 

Are you a senior tax professional ready to move beyond compliance and become a strategic business partner? ERM is seeking an experienced SeniorTax Manager – North America to lead tax operations across the United States and Canada while contributing to high-profiletransformation initiatives, including ERP modernization, legal entity rationalization, automation, and responsible AI adoption.

This is more than a tax management role. It is an opportunity to influence business decisions, mentor and develop talent, collaborate with global leadership, and build the foundation for your next step intosenior tax leadership. You'll work directly with ERM's Global Tax Leadership, gaining exposure to complex international tax matters and strategic projects that shape the future of the organization.
 

WhyThis Role Matters?

Tax is a critical enabler of ERM's growth, governance, and business strategy. Asthe principal day-to-day tax lead for North America, you will ensure compliance, strengthen controls, manage risk, and deliver practical tax solutions that support commercial objectives.

Your expertise will helpguide major transformation programs, improve tax processes through technology and automation, and ensure tax considerations are embedded into key business decisions across the region.
 

WhatYour Impact Is:

Inthis role, you will:

• Lead NorthAmerica's corporate tax compliance and tax accounting activities across the U.S. and Canada.

• Serveas a trusted advisor to Finance, Legal, Commercial, and operational leadership teams.

• Drivetax governance, risk management, and process improvements across the region.

• Shape the taxworkstream for major strategic initiatives, including ERP implementation and legal entity simplification programs.

• Developand mentor an Indirect Tax Analyst while fostering a high-performance, service-oriented culture.

• Advance automation, analytics,and responsible AI solutions that improve efficiency and strengthen tax controls.

• Partnerclosely with Global Tax Leadership, gaining exposure to enterprise-wide tax strategy and transformation initiatives.
   

WhatYou'll Bring:

Required

• Bachelor'sdegree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.

• 8+ yearsof progressive tax experience gained within public accounting, a multinational organization, or a combination of both.

• Strong,hands-on expertise in U.S. federal, state, and local corporate taxation.

• Deepknowledge of corporate tax compliance, tax accounting, and ASC 740 reporting requirements.

• Workingknowledge of IFRS tax reporting.

• Experience with U.S. indirect taxes, including sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts taxes, transaction-based taxes, and business licensing requirements.

• Demonstratedexperience leading workstreams, reviewing deliverables, and developing team members.

• Experiencemanaging external tax advisors and interacting with tax authorities.

• Stronganalytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

• Abilityto balance multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
   

Preferred

• CPA,MST, or equivalent professional qualification.

• Exposureto Canadian corporate tax and indirect tax matters.

• Experiencewithin a multinational, project-based professional services environment.

• Background supporting mergers, acquisitions,restructurings, and post-acquisition integration.

• Knowledgeof cross-border tax matters, contract review, and legal entity rationalization initiatives.

• Experiencesupporting ERP implementations, finance transformation, or process redesign programs.

• Familiaritywith Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or other major ERP platforms.

• Advanced Excel capabilities and experience with tax technology, automation,reporting, or workflow tools.

• Interestin emerging technologies, AI, and digital transformation within finance and tax functions.
   

KeyResponsibilities:

CorporateTax Compliance & Tax Accounting

• LeadU.S. federal, state, and local corporate income tax compliance activities.

• OverseeCanadian corporate tax compliance delivered through external providers.

• Prepareand review income tax provisions under ASC 740 and IFRS.

• Managequarterly tax account reconciliations, deferred taxes, estimates, and return-to-provision analyses.

• Developannual tax budgets and cash tax forecasts.

• Manageinformation reporting obligations, including FBAR filings where required.

• Resolvenotices, audits, and inquiries with tax authorities across North America.
   

IndirectTax Leadership & Team Management

• OverseeNorth American indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, property tax, transaction taxes, and business licenses.

• Lead,mentor, and develop the Indirect Tax Analyst.

• Reviewfilings, reconciliations, journal entries, audit schedules, and supporting documentation.

• Providetechnical oversight for taxability determinations, audit strategies, and filing positions.

• Manageresponses to tax audits, notices, and information requests.

• SupportCanadian GST/HST matters in collaboration with external advisors.
   

BusinessPartnering & Cross-Border Advisory

• Reviewcontracts, service agreements, proposals, and statements of work to identify tax implications and risks.

• Advisestakeholders on tax-efficient structures, pricing, invoicing, and cost recovery considerations.

• Assesscross-border matters involving payroll taxes, withholding taxes, permanent establishment risks, and treaty implications.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance,Legal, Commercial, and operational teams.
   

StrategicProjects & Transformation

• Supportacquisitions, divestitures, integrations, and corporate restructuring activities.

• Provide tax leadership for NorthAmerican components<