Director, Corporate Tax

New Mexico Gas Co - Peoples Gas - Tampa Electric • Albuquerque, NM

10d • $163,200 - $204,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an accomplished tax professional to serve as our Director, Corporate Tax, a critical leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the Company's income tax strategy. This position provides enterprise-wide oversight of tax compliance, accounting, planning, and research while partnering closely with senior leadership to navigate complex regulatory environments and identify opportunities that support financial performance. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader who combines deep technical expertise with strategic insight to minimize risk, optimize tax outcomes, and create lasting value for the organization and its shareholders. If you're ready to leverage your expertise to influence enterprise strategy, drive financial excellence, and make a meaningful impact at the highest levels of the organization, we invite you to apply and join our team.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation and a CPA license; or A Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation, or a Juris Doctor (JD) with a concentration in Taxation and a preference for a CPA license
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• 10 years of direct work experience performing the duties & responsibilities substantially similar to those of this position. Experience in regulated utility industry including regulatory accounting under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 980.
• 5 years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Directs the income tax function to ensure that returns, reports and inquiries are compliant and filed in a timely and efficient manner, including federal and state income tax returns. Provides technical support and guidance, as necessary, for non-income-tax financial matters.
• Directs the monthly and annual tax provision process, including effective tax rate analysis, tax basis balance sheet, preparation of the income tax footnote, and support of the financial audit by independent auditors.
• Directs forecasting and accounting for income taxes, including incorporation into the Company’s rate-related applications. Maintains long-term tax projections and cash tax forecast models.
• Oversees the preparation of tax data for rate proceedings, including responses to data requests and interrogatories.
• Responsible for tax planning related to sales, mergers, and acquisitions and new business development opportunities, as needed.
• Responsible for data requests and the coordination of income tax return audits conducted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state taxing authorities. Serves as the first point of contact for offensive and defensive income tax controversy management. Acts as a representative of the Company in complying with examining agents’ requests for income tax records and other information.
• Manages tax risks by ensuring proper design, operation and maintenance of internal controls. Develops the tax technology vision to improve the efficiency of the tax department and supports the testing and implementation of technology systems. Responsible for the Tax Department budget.
• Leads the research and monitoring of issues and changes in accounting for income taxes, including the analysis and evaluation of proposed tax law changes to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. Serves as the Company’s subject matter expert on income taxes, including serving as an expert witness in rate-related and other litigation matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director