Tax Manager - Contract to Hire

About the role

Hunt Energy Company is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our in-house tax department and take ownership of our partnership tax compliance and review function. This is a high-visibility, technically demanding role that combines significant hands-on preparation with oversight and review of complex Form 1065 filings, manages our outside preparer relationship, and partners with Finance and Legal to support the business through a period of significant capital investment in energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual preparation and review of Federal and state tax returns and estimates, performing significant hands-on preparation of the return and supporting schedules in-house while coordinating with outside advisors.
• Prepare tax technical memoranda to document positions.
• Perform technical tax analysis for federal and state tax-law developments — including energy tax-credit legislation and partnership guidance.
• Prepare and oversee the annual tax provision process.
• Support the Finance team on planning, M&A, and other deal issues.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of tax experience, with at least 4 years focused on complex multi-tier partnership / pass-through taxation.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear technical memoranda.
• Comfortable working independently in a lean in-house tax function with potential reliance on contract staff.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Big 4 or large national firm background (public accounting).
• Energy, utilities, or infrastructure industry experience — particularly capital-intensive businesses with significant construction WIP and investment tax credit projects.
• Familiarity with ONESOURCE (OIT/OTP) tax software.

Benefits

• 401K – 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% Match and 6% non-matching contribution)
• Highly competitive compensation
• Hybrid work options available for most roles
• Five to eight weeks of PTO annually based on years of experience; eleven additional holidays per calendar year
• All Medical/Dental/Vision benefits start day one with the company; low employee premiums
• Education Assistance Program
• Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ based employees
• Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ
• Onsite breakfast and lunch area in the Dallas HQ

Company Culture

Hunt is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, with a focus on work/life balance, ongoing professional development opportunities, and an exceptional employee experience.