Income Tax Manager - PCS

Patterson-UTI • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Income Tax Manager is responsible for preparing complex U.S. corporate income tax calculations, provisions, compliance filings, forecasts, and supporting analyses, with a primary focus on U.S. federal income tax matters. The role serves as a hands-on subject matter expert across the income tax function and supports U.S. federal, international, and state income tax matters based on business needs and departmental priorities.

The position supports income tax planning, audits, technical research, process improvements, tax technology initiatives, and special projects. It partners with tax leadership and team members to deliver accurate, timely, and technically sound work, and works under the direction of the Senior Income Tax Manager.

Patterson-UTI Central Support Services, LLC is a shared services company providing centralized functional support to different business segments, including Human Resources, Legal, Accounting/Finance, Information Technology, and Marketing and Communications. These functions drive efficiency, manage risks, recruit and develop staff, and support organizational growth and innovation. Patterson-UTI is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and offers equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of personal characteristics protected by law.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of a broad range of U.S. federal income tax laws and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 income tax provisions and related SEC filing procedures.
• Strong research, analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to research complex income tax matters, interpret applicable guidance, and prepare clear technical memoranda supporting tax positions and conclusions.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, share knowledge, and informally mentor Senior Tax Analysts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects within established deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of U.S. corporate income tax experience, which may include a combination of U.S. federal, U.S. international, and U.S. state income tax.
• At least 3 years of specialized U.S. federal corporate income tax compliance experience.
• At least 3 years of specialized ASC 740 income tax provision experience.

Nice To Haves

• Combination of public accounting and internal corporate income tax department experience with a publicly traded company.
• Experience with SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
• Certified Public Accountant credential.
• Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, or a related field.
• U.S. international and/or U.S. state income tax experience.
• Proficiency with Corptax and/or OneSource tax software.
• Proficiency with tax technology and analytics tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, and AI solutions.
• Proficiency with SAP S/4.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource across U.S. federal, U.S. international, and U.S. state income tax, primarily focusing on U.S. federal income tax.
• Prepare complex income tax calculations, workpapers, returns, provisions, forecasts, and supporting analyses.
• Lead or support complex technical areas, including equity-based compensation and ASC 740 income tax provision matters.
• Assist with, support, and lead assigned quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision processes, including uncertain tax positions, deferred taxes, valuation allowances, and effective tax rate analyses.
• Assist with maintaining tax attributes, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with internal control and SOX requirements.
• Assist in developing and improving tax processes, controls, and documentation.
• Ensure work products are complete, accurate, and appropriately documented.
• Identify technical issues, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead or participate in tax technology, automation, and process improvement projects.
• Perform technical tax research and prepare memoranda supporting tax positions and conclusions.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices across the tax organization.
• Provide technical guidance and informal mentorship to Senior Tax Analysts and other tax team members.
• Analyze tax implications of business transactions, acquisitions, and restructurings.
• Provide surge support across income tax disciplines during peak workload periods.
• Assist with tax controversies, audits, notices, and information requests.
• Lead special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned.
• Monitor tax law developments and communicate potential impacts to tax leadership.

What This Job Offers

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