The Senior Tax Manager will assist in U.S. and U.S.-facing international tax accrual, tax planning and research, and in preparing the annual budget and income tax reporting. 

Essential functions

• Manage Income tax reporting to ensure all reporting obligations are satisfied accurately and timely.
• Review annual, quarterly, and monthly tax accruals and other accruals on an as-needed basis, including cash suspense account review.
• Prepare tax expense and cash flow budget for assigned country operation on an as-needed basis.
• Assist in the completion of the 5-year forecasted tactical plan of the Company.
• Maintain the tax attributes and other tax-related balance sheet items.
• Provide GeoMarkets with input on plans and budgets.
• Interact with outside tax advisors and accountants to ensure Company’s position is well managed.
• Assist in the completion of audit reports and financial statements.
• Coordinate with internal resources to review foreign tax returns, return work papers and various associated schedules in order to accurately identify any return to provision adjustments.
• Review transactions between countries and between companies for tax consequences.
• Prepare or assist in preparing documentation such as sales contracts, loan documents, appraisals, etc.
• Assists in planning, designing and implementing tax saving ideas, including periodically analyzing the company structure.
• Maintain current knowledge on tax compliance matters and guidance on Accounting for Income Taxes.
• Advise accounting and operations personnel on the tax effect of actual and proposed transactions.
• Support work associated with external tax audits as needed.
• Provide research and planning for both corporate and personnel matters.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Tax Director.

Necessary qualifications, skills and abilities

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance is required.
• Should have at least 7 years of work experience in the areas of consolidated income tax returns and international tax.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Must be able to analyze the impact of operational transactions on complex competing tax structures, both nationally and internationally.
• Must be able to travel nationally and internationally.
• Must have excellent PC skills to include all MS Office products.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to present oneself in a professional manner.
• Must be detailed, organized and task oriented to manage rapid growth and increasing demand for information and results.
• Must have strong analytical skills and be able to make complex decisions while keeping the department’s and Company’s philosophies and goals in mind.

Position competencies

• Intercultural Awareness Understands, leverages and respects cultural differences, languages, customs and manners on the ground. Has the ability to be flexible, adaptable and agile in foreign environments.
• Business Acumen Business Acumen is understanding how our businesses generate profits and competitive advantage after weighing foreseeable risks. It requires knowledge of how technical and functional roles contribute to and impact bottom-line results. Specifically, it's knowing what business, financial and operational conditions must exist for Parker to maximize profits, without undue risk. Business acumen requires savviness of market practices and industry tactics to assess and determine when the outcome of a decision will result in added value for the organization.
• Building Effective Teams Promotes followership; encourages team members to share knowledge; values contributions of all teammates; shares wins and successes; creates positive morale and spirit.

Physical demands and work environment

• Oversee and manage the overall quality of projects and/or employee performance.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.
• Use repetitive wrist, hand or finger movements at a computer.
• Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Parker Wellbore provides equal opportunity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If an applicant has a disability, the applicant may request accommodations when needed to enable that person to perform their essential job functions or to allow that person to participate in employment.