Senior Tax Manager/Tax Lawyer

Halliburton • Houston, TX

55d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for the right people - people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry. With general autonomy, manages one or more tax functional and/or geographical areas Must have mastery of prevailing statutory authority and it's applicability to financial (general ledger) data across broad functional and geographical areas Actively manage personnel, activities and deadlines in support of the financial reporting process, supporting financial pronouncements, statutory reporting and compliance, and tax technical research, as applicable Acts as a company advocate and advisor in multiple substantive areas of tax law, both by subject matter and geography Will liaise with finance and accounting, treasury, legal, and other internal customers to insure appropriate management of tax reporting and risk management for the company Will provide tax leadership and support for acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, restructurings and other strategic transactions, including working with finance leadership to ensure appropriate post-acquisition integration Leads audit defense of tax positions taken, in addition to proposing and implementing planning opportunities to optimize the company's effective tax rate and/or cash tax position Ensures compliance with internal controls in their respective area Routinely interacts with and advises senior executives throughout the Company on tax matters and works closely with external advisors in support of legal and accounting determinations made Manages functions and responsibilities of personnel and approves technical memoranda in support of tax positions taken in the financial statements and statutory tax filings Responsible for the career development and coaching of personnel Manages functions and responsibilities of managers and their respective staff and prepares/reviews technical memoranda in support of tax technical positions taken in financial statements and statutory tax filings Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher-level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available from the Senior Tax Manager/Lawyer up to the Director Tax Manager/Lawyer Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Requirements

• JD (Juris Doctor) or equivalent law degree with a focus on tax law preferred
• CPA or advanced tax certification preferred
• 10 years experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and international tax regulationsExcellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Applicable professional certification preferred
• Excellent personal communications skills and ability to work in team environment a must

Responsibilities

• Manages one or more tax functional and/or geographical areas
• Must have mastery of prevailing statutory authority and it's applicability to financial (general ledger) data across broad functional and geographical areas
• Actively manage personnel, activities and deadlines in support of the financial reporting process, supporting financial pronouncements, statutory reporting and compliance, and tax technical research, as applicable
• Acts as a company advocate and advisor in multiple substantive areas of tax law, both by subject matter and geography
• Will liaise with finance and accounting, treasury, legal, and other internal customers to insure appropriate management of tax reporting and risk management for the company
• Will provide tax leadership and support for acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, restructurings and other strategic transactions, including working with finance leadership to ensure appropriate post-acquisition integration
• Leads audit defense of tax positions taken, in addition to proposing and implementing planning opportunities to optimize the company's effective tax rate and/or cash tax position
• Ensures compliance with internal controls in their respective area
• Routinely interacts with and advises senior executives throughout the Company on tax matters and works closely with external advisors in support of legal and accounting determinations made
• Manages functions and responsibilities of personnel and approves technical memoranda in support of tax positions taken in the financial statements and statutory tax filings
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of personnel
• Manages functions and responsibilities of managers and their respective staff and prepares/reviews technical memoranda in support of tax technical positions taken in financial statements and statutory tax filings

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
• Paid Vacation Days, Paid Holidays, and the ability to purchase additional days off
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with a matching contribution
• Family Care program includes paid time off to care for sick or injured immediate family members, adoption reimbursement, paternal and maternal leave for baby bonding and more.
• Employee Job Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Mining
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees