Tax Adviser

Woodside Energy Ltd • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Woodside is seeking a Tax Adviser to support its US direct tax function. The role joins a collaborative team, assisting tax leadership and working closely with other tax team members. The successful candidate will support tax processes in assigned areas, including US tax provision computations, income tax compliance, tax audits, and development of tax positions, providing effective service and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.

The position covers US tax accounting, provision and reporting; federal and state income tax compliance; tax audits, advisory support and business partnering; and governance, controls and process improvement. It involves preparing tax calculations and returns, supporting reporting and audit activities, coordinating with business functions, maintaining documentation, and contributing to process improvements and effective use of tax systems.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or a related field.
• At least 8 years of income tax experience, including US direct tax experience.
• Experience preparing US tax provision computations and income tax compliance deliverables.
• Experience with federal and state tax laws, partnership and corporate income tax returns, and tax accounting under IFRS.
• Strong analytical, research, reconciliation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and compliance deadlines with accuracy and accountability.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and attention to detail in tax calculations, filings, and workpapers.
• Practical problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and escalate appropriately.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively with tax and non-tax stakeholders.
• Strong governance mindset and commitment to complete, audit-ready documentation.
• Collaborative team orientation, including willingness to support tax leadership and other team members.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to support sustainable process improvements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP, OneSource, or comparable ERP and tax reporting systems.
• Experience supporting development of tax positions and practical business advice.
• Experience working in a multinational corporate tax function or public accounting environment.
• Oil and gas, energy, or capital-intensive industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare US tax provision computations in accordance with IFRS guidelines, including taxable income calculations, deferred tax roll forwards, effective tax rate analyses, and uncertain tax positions.
• Prepare tax reporting support, reconciliations, and workpapers in accordance with internal timelines and governance requirements.
• Prepare accurate and timely tax inputs for half-year, year-end, and other reporting deliverables.
• Maintain complete, audit-ready documentation for tax provision calculations, reconciliations, and reporting positions.
• Prepare US partnership and corporate income tax returns, including Forms 1065, K-1, and 1120.
• Support compliance with federal and state income tax laws through accurate filings, workpapers, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in developing accurate, supportable, and optimally beneficial tax positions and advice.
• Monitor assigned compliance activities and escalate issues, risks, or timing concerns as appropriate.
• Support management of US direct tax audits, including preparing responses and supporting documentation.
• Maintain relationships with business stakeholders so Tax is aware of new business developments and can provide timely support.
• Provide practical support to tax leadership and team members on technical matters, projects, and business initiatives.
• Coordinate with commercial, legal, accounting, and other group functions to gather inputs and support tax deliverables.
• Comply with applicable tax laws, internal policies, governance requirements, and delegated authorities.
• Maintain high standards of integrity, documentation, confidentiality, and audit readiness.
• Support process improvements and effective use of tax systems, including SAP and OneSource.
• Escalate material tax risks, control issues, and emerging matters to tax leadership in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Ongoing development through on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, and coaching.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
• Maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months, plus secondary carer leave entitlements.
• Values-led culture focused on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment.
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture.
• Competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives.

What This Job Offers

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