Sales and Use Tax Principal - Dallas

Merit Advisors LLC•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Merit Advisors delivers specialty tax, valuation, and advisory services that help energy companies increase cash flow and unlock value enterprise-wide. For over 25 years, we have served as trusted partners across commodity cycles, supporting companies of every scale—from PE-backed startups to supermajor oil and gas companies. As a Principal at Merit, you will ensure our teams perform at the highest level possible and achieve the overall goals of Merit Advisors. The Principal makes certain that the operation is geared towards growth, profitability, and fulfilling the short-term and long-term goals and objectives of the firm. The ideal candidates will have a strong track record of running and executing client engagements and interacting with clients, as well as strong business/finance (commercial) aptitude. You must have a self-driven, conscientious mentality committed to creating innovations through high-quality work.

Requirements

Possess an expert-level understanding of state tax laws and regulations.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and strong self-motivation and motivate the team.
Must be able to work independently but also effectively delegate work.
Able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects, activities, and deadlines.
Deep experience working with Excel or Access, PowerPoint required.
Able to demonstrate and apply superior analytical ability and technical expertise with an ability to provide insightful analysis.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and persuasively.
Able to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; make effective decisions, identify underlying or hidden problems and patterns, and apply creativity and innovative thinking.
Able to anticipate new situations and/or changing demands and respond proactively.
Strong client engagement skills.
History of running and executing client engagements.
Ability to interact with, and provide exceptional customer service to, clients and stakeholders.
Ability to build, elevate and coach strong high-performing teams.
Ability to learn quickly, retain information and train others.
Exacting standards of accuracy and organization.
Exceptional service delivery to our clients/stakeholders.
Meeting deadlines.
Negotiating with confidence.
Thinking critically and recognizing when something is off.
Communicating complicated topics with ease and simplicity.
Understanding approaches to the valuation of property.
Working well independently and as part of a team, while building strong internal and external working relationships.
Managing your time well and prioritizing tasks effectively.
Bachelor’s (or advanced) degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
10+ years of relevant experience as a consultant
Exceptional communication skills (interaction with government officials, C-Suite, and staff/colleagues)
Proven Business Development skills
Analytical and able to solve complex problems in tight timelines
Able to coordinate, delegating, and managing others
Deep industry expertise of applicable taxes and regulations
Goal-driven personality with the ability to deliver measurable results
Understanding of accounting/finance and covered industries
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Leading a consulting team to provide the highest-level service to clients through accurate data analysis and industry-leading results throughout the property tax cycle.
Provide strong client engagement skills and be able to teach those skills and hold others accountable for those skills.
Serve as a leader who communicates, demonstrates, and enforces the firm’s Mission Statement and goals throughout their team.
Manage overall client relationships and ensure managers are cultivating a positive and motivating team environment.
Demonstrate initiative to accomplish financial goals and manage the economics of the overall book of business as well as economics of individual project engagements.