Head of Tax

About the role

About Wellbore Integrity Solutions Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) operates globally in the oilfield services sector, and provides customers with a suite of products, applications, and services on ensuring well integrity throughout the life of the well. We employ more than 1,300 people working across six continents in over twenty-five countries. If you’re looking for an opportunity to build your career in an exciting and inspiring entrepreneurial environment, where your contributions are valued, and you can have a global impact, then come and grow with WIS! We value our relationships with our employees and are committed to creating a high-performance culture that fosters healthy relationships among a diverse team of talented individuals.

Responsibilities

• Implement, own and develop the tax structuring and compliance of Wellbore and all its subsidiaries in all jurisdictions where Wellbore has a taxable presence
• Develop, as needed, the tax team of Wellbore and partner with VP & Chief Acct Officer how to best to structure the department with internal hires versus external consultants
• Maintain and own the global compliance reporting calendar and ensure Wellbore remains in good standing in all the territories within which we operate
• Help prepare, review and timely submit US federal tax returns in conjunction with the tax team and advisors
• Implementing a program of global tax compliance that is both effective and cost efficient
• Support regional financial controllers and headquarters with tax questions and planning
• Forecast and advise on future tax liabilities
• Responsible for maintaining all 3rd party relationships with tax providers globally and using, as needed, regional controllers to support regional activity
• Responsible for working with the various vice-presidents of the company to implement a simple but effective and robust transfer pricing mechanism for intercompany sales
• Maintain tax books and implement effective controls to make sure additions/ disposals and general business changes are always captured correctly from a tax perspective in the ERP and tax systems
• Advise VP & Chief Acct Officer and senior management on new projects, acquisitions, disposals about important tax consequences to drive best decision making in a fluid environment
• Comply with all Company & Regulatory HS&E & Quality and IT standards and policies
• Conduct business with professionalism and in line with WIS Core Values
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors in accounting, Finance or related field
• At least 10 years of experience working in a global organization and structuring taxes across a global entity, preferably within the energy industry
• Experience managing tax compliance globally and ability to minimize tax compliance overhead costs through outsourcing v internalizing tax resources based on scalability and size in different regions
• Understanding of interpreting tax treaties, implementing tax structuring, deriving fair transfer pricing
• Strong understanding of US tax principles including the impact of recent US Tax code changes for global energy companies
• Experience in oil & gas industry preferred
• CPA or Equivalent Certification preferred

Benefits

• health insurance
• vacation pay based on years of relevant experience not tenure with the company
• sick pay
• paid holidays
• a 401(k)-retirement plan with a 4% employer matching
• on-site gym and locker rooms
• free parking
• other key benefits

Pay

WIS deeply values fair and equitable wages that enable our employees and their families to thrive. As such, we offer a competitive salary that rewards you for the hard-earned education and experience you bring to the role and increases as you continue to grow and develop.