Senior Tax Manager – North America

SeniorTaxManager–NorthAmerica

Location:Houston,TX

LeadTaxStrategyAcrossNorthAmericaWhileShapingtheFutureofFinance
 

Are you a senior tax professional ready to move beyond compliance and become a strategic business partner? ERM is seeking an experiencedSeniorTaxManager–NorthAmerica to lead tax operations across the United States and Canada while contributing tohigh-profiletransformationinitiatives,includingERPmodernization,legalentityrationalization,automation,andresponsibleAIadoption.

This is more than a tax management role. It is an opportunity to influence business decisions, mentor and develop talent, collaborate with global leadership, and build the foundation for your next stepintoseniortaxleadership.You'llworkdirectlywithERM'sGlobalTaxLeadership,gainingexposuretocomplexinternationaltaxmattersandstrategicprojectsthatshapethefutureoftheorganization.
 

WhyThisRoleMatters?

Tax is a critical enabler of ERM's growth, governance, and business strategy.Astheprincipalday-to-daytaxleadforNorthAmerica,youwillensurecompliance,strengthencontrols,managerisk,anddeliverpracticaltaxsolutionsthatsupportcommercialobjectives.

Your expertise willhelpguidemajortransformationprograms,improvetaxprocessesthroughtechnologyandautomation,andensuretaxconsiderationsareembeddedintokeybusinessdecisionsacrosstheregion.
 

WhatYourImpactIs:

Inthisrole,youwill:

• LeadNorthAmerica'scorporatetaxcomplianceandtaxaccountingactivitiesacrosstheU.S.andCanada.

• ServeasatrustedadvisortoFinance,Legal,Commercial,andoperationalleadershipteams.

• Drivetaxgovernance,riskmanagement,andprocessimprovementsacrosstheregion.

• Shape thetaxworkstreamformajorstrategicinitiatives,includingERPimplementationandlegalentitysimplificationprograms.

• DevelopandmentoranIndirectTaxAnalystwhilefosteringahigh-performance,service-orientedculture.

• Advance automation,analytics,andresponsibleAIsolutionsthatimproveefficiencyandstrengthentaxcontrols.

• PartnercloselywithGlobalTaxLeadership,gainingexposuretoenterprise-widetaxstrategyandtransformationinitiatives.
   

WhatYou'llBring:

Required

• Bachelor'sdegreeinAccounting,Finance,Taxation,orarelatedfield.

• 8+yearsofprogressivetaxexperiencegainedwithinpublicaccounting,amultinationalorganization,oracombinationofboth.

• Strong,hands-onexpertiseinU.S.federal,state,andlocalcorporatetaxation.

• Deepknowledgeofcorporatetaxcompliance,taxaccounting,andASC740reportingrequirements.

• WorkingknowledgeofIFRStaxreporting.

• Experience with U.S. indirect taxes, including sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts taxes, transaction-based taxes, and business licensing requirements.

• Demonstratedexperienceleadingworkstreams,reviewingdeliverables,anddevelopingteammembers.

• Experiencemanagingexternaltaxadvisorsandinteractingwithtaxauthorities.

• Stronganalytical,problem-solving,projectmanagement,andcommunicationskills.

• Abilitytobalancemultipleprioritieswhilemaintainingexceptionalaccuracyandattentiontodetail.
   

Preferred

• CPA,MST,orequivalentprofessionalqualification.

• ExposuretoCanadiancorporatetaxandindirecttaxmatters.

• Experiencewithinamultinational,project-basedprofessionalservicesenvironment.

• Background supporting mergers,acquisitions,restructurings,andpost-acquisitionintegration.

• Knowledgeofcross-bordertaxmatters,contractreview,andlegalentityrationalizationinitiatives.

• ExperiencesupportingERPimplementations,financetransformation,orprocessredesignprograms.

• FamiliaritywithMicrosoftDynamics365,SAP,Oracle,orothermajorERPplatforms.

• Advanced Excel capabilities and experience with tax technology,automation,reporting,orworkflowtools.

• Interestinemergingtechnologies,AI,anddigitaltransformationwithinfinanceandtaxfunctions.
   

KeyResponsibilities:

CorporateTaxCompliance&TaxAccounting

• LeadU.S.federal,state,andlocalcorporateincometaxcomplianceactivities.

• OverseeCanadiancorporatetaxcompliancedeliveredthroughexternalproviders.

• PrepareandreviewincometaxprovisionsunderASC740andIFRS.

• Managequarterlytaxaccountreconciliations,deferredtaxes,estimates,andreturn-to-provisionanalyses.

• Developannualtaxbudgetsandcashtaxforecasts.

• Manageinformationreportingobligations,includingFBARfilingswhererequired.

• Resolvenotices,audits,andinquirieswithtaxauthoritiesacrossNorthAmerica.
   

IndirectTaxLeadership&TeamManagement

• OverseeNorthAmericanindirecttaxcompliance,includingsalesandusetax,grossreceiptstax,propertytax,transactiontaxes,andbusinesslicenses.

• Lead,mentor,anddeveloptheIndirectTaxAnalyst.

• Reviewfilings,reconciliations,journalentries,auditschedules,andsupportingdocumentation.

• Providetechnicaloversightfortaxabilitydeterminations,auditstrategies,andfilingpositions.

• Manageresponsestotaxaudits,notices,andinformationrequests.

• SupportCanadianGST/HSTmattersincollaborationwithexternaladvisors.
   

BusinessPartnering&Cross-BorderAdvisory

• Reviewcontracts,serviceagreements,proposals,andstatementsofworktoidentifytaximplicationsandrisks.

• Advisestakeholdersontax-efficientstructures,pricing,invoicing,andcostrecoveryconsiderations.

• Assesscross-bordermattersinvolvingpayrolltaxes,withholdingtaxes,permanentestablishmentrisks,andtreatyimplications.

• Serve as a trusted advisor toFinance,Legal,Commercial,andoperationalteams.
   

StrategicProjects&Transformation

• Supportacquisitions,divestitures,integrations,andcorporaterestructuringactivities.

• Provide tax leadership forNorthAmericancomponentsofthelegalentityrationalizationprogram.

• ContributetaxexpertisetoERPreplacementinitiatives,includingrequirementsgathering,testing,controls,andimplementation.

• CollaboratewithFinanceTransformation,Technology,andGlobalTaxteamstoembedtaxrequirementsintofuture-stateprocesses.
   

GlobalCollaboration&ExternalAdvisorManagement

• Managerelationshipswithexternaltaxadvisors,ensuringhigh-qualitydeliverablesandcost-effectivesupport.

• PartnerwithGlobalTaxLeadershipontransferpricingcomplianceandbroaderinternationaltaxinitiatives.

• Alignregionaltaxprioritieswithglobalgovernance,risk,andtransformationobjectives.

• Communicatecomplextaxconceptsclearlytobothtaxandnon-taxstakeholders.
   

Governance,Technology&ContinuousImprovement

• Strengthentaxgovernanceframeworks,controls,anddocumentationstandards.

• Developpolicies,processmaps,decisiontrees,andcompliancecalendars.

• Identifyopportunitiestosimplify,standardize,andautomaterecurringtaxprocesses.

• MonitorchangesinU.S.andCanadiantaxlegislationandassessbusinessimpact.

• Champion the responsible useoftechnology,analytics,automation,andAIwithintaxoperations.
   

  Who We Are: 
  As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainabilitychallenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. 

  At ERM we know that creating a diverse,equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our companya great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class expertssupports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technicalexpertise in addressing theirenvironmental, health, safety,risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advanceobjectives on the ground or at the executive level. 

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  ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  

  Thank you for your interest in ERM!