What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at Technip Energies?
About Technip Energies
With approximately 15,000 employees, Technip Energies is one of the largest engineering and technology companies globally, with leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen and ethylene as well as growing market positions in sustainable chemistry and CO2 management.
If you share our clear vision to drive the transition to a low-carbon future, then this could be the job for you. We are currently seeking a Tax Manager, reporting directly to Head of Tax – Americas (with operational reporting to the Tax Manager – Americas), to join our tax department team based in Houston, TX.
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Tax Manager to join our U.S. tax operation within Technip Energies. In this role, you will drive tax strategy, ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and optimize processes within a global engineering and manufacturing environment. You’ll have the opportunity to design scalable workflows, lead integration projects, and mentor a high-performing team—all while partnering cross-functionally to deliver operational excellence.
This role is responsible for overseeing and managing the life cycle of tax for companies in the project engineering and manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate has a strong background in workflow design and operation (requiring insight to changes required among multiple ERP systems), ability to manage multiple projects/tasks under tight deadlines, and software integration of multiple systems.
This role requires a hands-on professional who is equally comfortable designing workflows and operating procedures as they are training others (both tax and non-tax staff). We’re looking for a team player who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves, lead initiatives, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.
Operational Leadership
- Develop and implement tax workflows and internal controls to support compliance and reporting.
- Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Mentor and train team members and business partners on tax processes and best practices.
- Integrate new businesses into tax workstreams and ERP systems.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate tax solutions into finance across multiple business lines
Tax Compliance, Oversight and Audit Defense
- Preparation of complex federal consolidated tax returns. Prepare non-consolidated corporate income tax returns, partnership returns, and various unitary and combined state income and franchise tax returns including related apportionment schedules.
- Prepare federal and state quarterly estimated payments and extension requests
- Assist in the resolution of federal, state, and transaction tax notices/audits
- Preparation of sales and use tax returns for various jurisdictions
- Preparation of Canadian GST returns as well as coordination with 3rd party providers to file various VAT returns.
- Prepare and manage project specific resale/exemption documentation.
Tax Accounting and Reconciliation
- Preparation of the quarterly and year-end tax provision processes including the current and deferred provision calculations and effective tax rate analysis in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS in a tight time window
- Perform effective tax rate analysis and deferred tax calculations
- Maintain reconciliation policies and ensure compliance with internal controls.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve account variances
System & Process Integration
- Identify opportunities to integrate legacy tax environments and implement efficiencies aimed at consolidating and optimizing workflows and resources
- Optimize and document tax process flows
- Support current implementation projects and enhancement of tax processes within multiple ERP systems
- Manage and work with external advisors on tax related annual projects
We offer you not only a job, but an inspiring journey in a truly global environment where you team up to break boundaries thanks to the innovation, creativity, resilience and team spirit expressed by our people.
About You
We’d love to hear from you if your profile meets the following essential requirements:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Accounting; Master’s in Tax or CPA strongly preferred
- 8 years corporate tax experience, including provision and compliance
- Strong knowledge of U.S. tax principles and multi-state filings
- Experience with Oracle/SAP ERP systems and tax automation tools and implementation
- Proven ability to lead projects, build processes, and drive results collaboratively
Main Skills:
- Proficiency in software applications including Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, Tax Series, Avalara, Excel
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Highly disciplined with the ability to work under strict deadlines
- Detail oriented with strong trouble-shooting and time-management skills
- Engineering and Construction in the Energy Transition industry experience preferred
What’s next?
Once receiving your application, a recruiter performs an initial check between your skills and qualifications with our stated requirements prior to a detailed and focused review by the hiring manager. We expect to take up to a few weeks to perform that review. You will hear from us, if we feel your skills and experience are a match, and we want to organize interviews and meet you physically or virtually depending upon the location. To have an overview of the recruitment process, please visit our dedicated webpage here
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