Senior Advisor - Tax Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review the U.S. GAAP income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, and supporting schedules.
• Translate complex tax accounting results into clear, concise “storytelling” for finance leadership and other non-tax stakeholders, explaining key drivers, risks, and period-over-period changes in a practical, decision-useful manner.
• Partner with Tax Legal on Uncertain Tax Positions, supporting accounting, ASC 740 analysis, roll forward preparation, tracking, and financial statement disclosure. Maintain uncertain tax positions schedules and roll-forwards, connecting technical analyses to accounting decisions and financial impacts.
• Support quarterly and annual financial close processes, including tax-related disclosures for SEC filings (e.g., 10-Q, 10-K).
• Partner closely with Tax Compliance, Legal, FP&A, and Controllers to ensure accurate reflection of tax positions in the financial statements.
• Support internal and external audit inquiries and maintain SOX-compliant controls related to income tax accounting.
• Interpret and apply complex tax accounting guidance, providing technical recommendations on ASC 740 matters and emerging issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of tax accounting processes, controls, and documentation, including standardization and automation initiatives.
• Mentor and train junior analysts, providing technical guidance on ASC 740, tax provision processes, and documentation standards, and contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a Big 4 tax accounting group, with a strong focus on income tax accounting and ASC 740.
• Deep technical knowledge of ASC 740, including current and deferred taxes, valuation allowances, and effective tax rate analysis.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Uncertain Tax Positions, including identification, measurement, documentation, and roll forward tracking.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex tax and accounting guidance.
• Experience working with external auditors and supporting audit and SOX requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Exposure to corporate income tax return preparation or review, including book-to-tax adjustments and Schedule M analysis.
• Experience in the energy industry or other asset-intensive, regulated industries.
• Background supporting large multinational organizations, including complex jurisdictional structures.
• Familiarity with tax provision tools, ERP systems, and financial reporting systems (e.g., SAP, HFM, CorpTax).
• Solid understanding of U.S. federal corporate income tax rules.
• CPA