Director, Tax

Kodiak Gas•The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

The Tax Director oversees the income tax function, with a primary focus on U.S. federal and state income taxes. The role oversees income tax compliance, ASC 740 accounting and reporting, and tax planning, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and alignment with Kodiak’s strategic and financial objectives as a public company. The Tax Director reports to the Vice President of Tax and partners closely with various cross functional teams and external advisors while leading the income tax team.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Certified Public Accountant required
10+ years of progressive tax experience with a public company, or a combination of accounting firm and in-house experience
Experience with complex organizational structures, including partnerships, corporations, and joint ventures.
Demonstrated ability to lead a tax functional team in income tax compliance and provision
Strong knowledge of federal, state and local tax regulations with ability to support tax positions through tax research
Experience working with tax research software such as CCH, BNA, or Checkpoint
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with tax software systems such as Thomson Reuters OneSource
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across departments
Attention to detail and accuracy with strong analytical skills

Nice To Haves

Energy (oil & gas, power) industry experience, preferred
Experience with International Tax, a plus
Exposure or experience with Indirect Tax, a plus

Responsibilities

Own the end to end U.S. income tax lifecycle, including compliance, provision, planning, and controversy.
Manage timely and accurate completion of all U.S. income tax filings, payments, and related reports.
Lead the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision process to ensure high quality, accurate tax accounting, reporting, and disclosures.
Identify and record uncertain tax positions and maintain appropriate reserves.
Oversee recording and reconciliation of all tax-related accounts.
Monitor U.S. federal and state tax law, energy industry developments, and company policies.
Identify and execute tax planning strategies and opportunities, including potential credits and incentives, to optimize effective tax rate and cash taxes while aligning with the company’s strategic objectives.
Provide tax support for strategic business transactions, including financing, capital investments, mergers or acquisitions, divestitures, through strong tax forecasting and transactional modeling.
Ensure effective internal controls over tax processes, policies, and supporting documentation while periodically assessing or enhancing control design and operating effectiveness.
Identify and communicate tax issues, risks, and results to management.
Recommend and help implement improvements to reporting processes, controls, and documentation to improve accuracy, responsiveness, and efficiency.
Coordinate international reporting and compliance with external advisors, as applicable.
Partner with cross-functional teams on issues relevant to tax and in support of the accounting and finance function.
Promote and support the development of the tax team through guidance, training, mentorship, and feedback, alongside the Vice President, Tax.
Enhance or develop knowledge of indirect tax, including sales and use, and ad valorem tax.
Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities.