Baker Tilly US

State & Local Tax Manager – Revenue Royalty

Baker Tilly US

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Houston • Colorado • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $100,340 - $190,240 per year

About the role

  • Be a trusted advisor to middle market and Fortune 500 clients by providing strategic compliance and consulting services that lower their compliance cost and audit risk, ensure they are in compliance with applicable regulations and provide value across the spectrum of state, federal, and Indian royalties and production taxes.
  • Manage multi-functional and multi-state reviews that analyze contract terms, revenue recognition practices, well production data, and ownership information to identify optimal filing options, exemptions, deductions, and available credits and incentives that can reduce the client's compliance burden
  • Research state and federal regulations to determine proper reporting treatment of client’s specific valuation chain to minimize compliance cost and ensure proper valuation and reporting to regulatory authorities
  • Counsel clients on sovereign royalty and production tax controversies, including research, drafting client correspondence, prepare ruling requests and provide guidance in defending against audits
  • Plan and execute projects requiring a wide scope of expertise, including monthly filings and in-depth compliance reviews
  • Prepare technical memoranda on state, federal, or tribal royalty issues for upstream companies
  • Maintain active communication with clients and make recommendations for business and process improvements, manage expectations and enhance value
  • Manage a group of staff and seniors on compliance engagements to ensure developmental skills assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met
  • Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community
  • Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs
  • Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field required; Masters or advanced degree preferred
  • Professional certification such as COPAS APA, CPA, CMI or JD/ LLM preferred
  • Five (5) + year(s) experience in upstream oil and gas accounting including state, federal, and/or tribal royalty. Revenue accounting knowledge preferred
  • 2+ year(s) of leadership experience, mentoring and counseling associates desired
  • Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects.
  • Eligibility to work in the U.S., without sponsorship, highly preferred
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
upstream oil and gas accountingrevenue accountingcompliance reviewscontract analysisvaluation chain reportingtechnical memoranda preparationaudit defensefiling options analysisregulatory reportingprocess improvements
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringclient servicecommunicationentrepreneurial skillsrelationship buildingteam developmentstrategic thinkingproblem solvingcommitment to quality
Certifications
COPAS APACPACMIJDLLM