Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation; 5+ years in a similar role
5-8 years in multi-state or international corporate tax, ideally in project-based sectors
Hands-on experience with sales/use tax, nexus assessments, and withholding tax
Experience in supporting project teams with tax compliance across various jurisdictions
Familiarity with tax audits and interactions with tax authorities
Responsibilities
Ensure full tax compliance for projects across multiple states and counties
Identify and manage tax exposure related to various tax types
Provide tax guidance for cross-border transactions and contracting strategies
Implement strong tax controls to reduce financial risk throughout project lifecycle
Coordinate tax audits and inquiries for multi-jurisdiction activities
Review client contracts and pricing structures for tax implications
Advise on tax requirements for workforce and equipment mobilization
Benefits
Per diem included for project location in Shreveport, LA
Opportunity to work on complex, multi-jurisdictional projects
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
Potential for professional growth in a project-based industry
Access to develop and implement tax guidance templates and procedures
Full Job Description
Tax Specialist
Project Location: Shreveport, LA (per diem included)
The Tax Specialist is responsible for managing tax exposure on projects executed across multiple U.S. states and countries. This role ensures full compliance with federal, state, local, and foreign tax requirements applicable to complex project operations. The Specialist collaborates closely with Finance, Project Management, Commercial, Supply Chain, Contracts and Corporate Tax Team to evaluate tax obligations, optimize tax positions, mitigate risks, and support project execution.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Ensure full tax compliance for projects operating across various states and counties.
Identify and manage tax exposure related to corporate income tax, indirect tax, withholding tax, sales/use tax, tax exemption applications.
Provide clear tax guidance for cross-border transactions, equipment movement, manpower deployment, and contracting strategies.
Reduce financial risk by implementing strong tax controls and monitoring tax obligations throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate tax audits, assessments, and inquiries related to multi-jurisdiction project activities
Review client contracts, pricing structures, and invoicing requirements to confirm whether identified taxes are to be passed through, included in sales value, or tracked as client recoverable items.
Determine optimal tax treatment and provide guidance to Project Controls, Billing, and Supply Chain on correct charging mechanisms (e.g., sales tax-on-sales, markups, cost pass-through, exemptions)
Provide tax guidance during bidding, contracting, procurement, and project execution
Support in verifying correct tax treatment for vendors, purchase orders, and service agreements
Advise on tax requirements for mobilizing workforce and equipment across jurisdictions
Develop tax guidance templates, checklists, and standard operating procedures for multi-jurisdiction projects.
Identify opportunities for tax optimization
Coordinate external and internal tax audits, provide documentation and explanations to authorities as required
Qualifications And Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation, 5+ years of experience in similar role
5-8 years of experience in multi-state tax or international corporate tax department, preferably in a project-based industry (energy, construction, EPC, engineering services).
Hands-on experience with sales/use tax, nexus assessments, withholding tax, and cross-border tax exposure.
Experience supporting project teams with tax compliance in various states/counties.
Exposure to tax audits and working with tax authorities.
Preferred
Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, Ariba and other ERP procurement/project management systems
