Description

Title: Tax Manager
Department: EPC Finance
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Director of Corporate Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Sta tus : Hybrid

TAX MANAGER

SUMMARY

The Tax Manager will lead all aspects of tax compliance and internal consulting on various tax matters, including but not limited to sales and use tax, property tax on solar projects, and information reporting processes . This position reports to the Director of Corporate Finance or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate . This position is Hybrid l ocated in Houston, TX and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 1 0 % .

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all processes related to transactional and all indirect taxes, including sales and use tax, business personal property tax, withholding tax, and information reporting, and other business taxes to ensure reporting compliance
• Handle audits related to all tax issues including indirect tax , withholding tax , and information reporting filings
• Lead all aspects of the information reporting processes including but not limited to 1099, 1042
• Perform technical sales and use tax research to ensure compliance with state and local tax laws and minimize any potential exposure , which includes tax research memorandums and/ or tax matrices to document position and support
• Advise internal business partners regarding all indirect tax matters , including but not limited to sales and use tax questions and property tax on solar projects
• Account reconciliation between the Company's records with those kept by outsourced accounting firm for Mexican subsidiaries
• Coordinate with outside tax preparers / advisors on Federal and State income tax filings and other various tax issues
• Provide technical support to various internal and external partners regarding sales and use tax , property taxes , withholding tax and reporting issues
• Support Partnership entities tax return and submit annual LLC report as necessary
• Prepare /Review other various tax filings : sales and use tax , Property tax , F1099, F1042, Business tax renewal , Business license , Commerce tax , and etc
• Review deal documentation in the tax area
• Follow up on FINCEN beneficial Ownership reporting for Partnership entities if necessary
• Register FEIN for newly established LLCs as necessary and fill out tax forms such as W-9 accordingly .
• Assist with worldwide transfer pricing ( compliance and testing of intercompany transactions )
• Manage the tax notice log and follow up as necessary
• Assist in financial planning and analysis on business taxes
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position .
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, tax or related finance field preferred
• CPA preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of tax experience
• Experience in the construction industry or renewable energy projects a plus
• Experience in the tax software such as SOVOS, Vertex or similar a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to develop process and procedures with little direction in a fast pace and changing environment.

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: o ccasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 1 0% as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department