Tax Manager (Houston)

The Tax Manager's primary responsibility is to manage the day-to-day tax related matters of the US office and to provide tax support to the management team and other international offices as needed.Advise management of tax implications and tax compliance affecting the Company's businesses.Lead, guide, and mentor tax team encouraging growth and learning.Review monthly/quarterly motor fuel compliance filings for approximately 20 States, ensuring on time submission and payments.Prepare annual registrations, deposits, and related filings.Prepare annual property tax renditions and filings.Liaise and manage outside consultants on direct tax filings, reviewing and ensuring submissions are accurate and timely.Ensure necessary filings for any tax sales/use tax registrations and exemptions in states and jurisdictions as needed including collaboration with legal and outside parties as appropriate.Support the quarterly provision process through preparation of tax workpapers and forecasts.Advise management on tax related implications for international activities.Provide internal tax advisory services including timely responses to departments to ensure tax efficiency and responsiveness to tax matters.Manage and lead tax auditsHandle and research complex tax issues affecting domestic and international business operations.Perform additional duties as assigned.Skills & QualificationsBachelor's Degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or Business Administration.CPA preferred.5-10+ years of tax experience, preferably with international organizations operating in multiple jurisdictions.Solid knowledge of Motor Fuel Tax, Sales & Use Tax, Commodity Tax issues.Must have excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of management.Ability to work independently and without supervision, ensuring deadlines are strictly adhered to in a fast-paced environment.High level of confidentiality and professionalism.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong tax research and tax analytical skills.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams).Ability to work flexible hours when needed.