• Tax Manager

    Powell Industries, Inc. (Houston, TX)


    Position Summary

    The Tax Manager will report to the Tax Director (top tax position) and be responsible for the facilitation, accurate preparation and filing of our company’s state, federal, and international tax forms. This individual will prepare the quarterly and annual tax provision and related financial statement disclosures. They will monitor current and pending changes to tax regulation and make the appropriate updates to policies and strategies. The ideal candidate will be a team player who leads by example, creates and implements tax plans and works with the accounting and leadership teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and potential areas of risk.

    Essential Responsibilities

    • Prepare tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.

    • Manage the tax compliance team with respect to income and transactional tax returns.

    • Facilitate and manage the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns to ensure accurate and timely filing.

    • Review customer contracts to minimize tax exposure.

    • Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures.

    • Manage outside advisors in the preparation of international tax returns, international tax provisions and various tax studies for domestic and international tax purposes.

    • Maintain effective internal control procedures over all aspects of the tax process.

    • Facilitate income tax and sales and use tax audits: preparing responses, creating schedules, etc.

    • Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and the tax team and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation.

    • Provide support with various internal audits and special tax related projects.

    • Manage and mentor members of tax team to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • We are looking for a candidate with 7+ years of experience with SEC clients in public accounting and/or industry with at least 2 years of experience in a management role.

    • Preferred candidates have a current CPA license and a master’s degree in an accounting discipline.

    • Extensive corporate tax knowledge.

    Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

    • Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills.

    • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

    • Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting for taxes, tax code and corporate compliance.

    • Extensive knowledge of U.S. federal, state and local reporting requirements.

    • International tax exposure.

    • Strong experience with a variety of tax operations and ability to drive process improvements.

    • Strong ability to utilize project management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks and the tasks of other tax team members.

    • Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders and communicate the benefits of tax initiatives.

    • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

    • Proficient in the use of tax compliance software/tools such as OneSource.

    • Strong PC skills and experience with Word, Outlook, and Excel.

    Working & Environmental Conditions

    • Temperature controlled working environment. Some outside activities may be required.

    • Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs

    • Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner

    • Standing, walking, and speaking for long periods of time.

    • Using upper extremities to apply or exert a force up to 20 lbs.

    • Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

    • Perceiving size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the fingertips.

     

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    This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

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    In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!

     

    Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

     

    Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

     

    EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

     

    If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.