ERM
Senior Tax Manager – North America
United States · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerERM
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
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 experienced SeniorTaxManager–NorthAmerica to lead tax operations across the United States and Canada while contributing to high-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 step intoseniortaxleadership.You'llworkdirectlywithERM'sGlobalTaxLeadership,gainingexposuretocomplexinternationaltaxmattersandstrategicprojectsthatshapethefutureoftheorganization.
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WhyThisRoleMatters?
Tax is a critical enabler of ERM's growth, governance, and business strategy. Astheprincipalday-to-daytaxleadforNorthAmerica,youwillensurecompliance,strengthencontrols,managerisk,anddeliverpracticaltaxsolutionsthatsupportcommercialobjectives.
Your expertise will helpguidemajortransformationprograms,improvetaxprocessesthroughtechnologyandautomation,andensuretaxconsiderationsareembeddedintokeybusinessdecisionsacrosstheregion.
WhatYourImpactIs:
Inthisrole,youwill:
Lead NorthAmerica'scorporatetaxcomplianceandtaxaccountingactivitiesacrosstheU.S.andCanada.
ServeasatrustedadvisortoFinance,Legal,Commercial,andoperationalleadershipteams.
Drivetaxgovernance,riskmanagement,andprocessimprovementsacrosstheregion.
Shape the taxworkstreamformajorstrategicinitiatives,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 to Finance,Legal,Commercial,andoperationalteams.
StrategicProjects&Transformation
Supportacquisitions,divestitures,integrations,andcorporaterestructuringactivities.
Provide tax leadership for NorthAmericancomponentsofthelegalentityrationalizationprogram.
ContributetaxexpertisetoERPreplacementinitiatives,includingrequirementsgathering,testing,controls,andimplementation.
Collaborate withFinanceTransformation,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 use oftechnology,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 sustainability challenges 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 company a 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 experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, 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 advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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!
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