Principal Tax Specialist
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title:
Principal Tax SpecialistKBR Delivering Solutions Changing the World.
KBR is a global leader in delivering technology-driven mission-critical and sustainable solutions that truly matter. For over a century we have powered bold missions across defense space industry and government through our two core business lines Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. With nearly 38000 talented people operating in more than 80 countries we thrive on a culture built on safety integrity and teamwork. At KBR we empower our people to solve the worlds toughest challenges and create lasting value for communities and the planet. We dont just deliver results we deliver game-changing solutions innovative technology deep domain expertise and cutting-edge technologies.
KBR is seeking a Principal Tax Specialist in Houston TX to lead federal state and local tax compliance and reporting activities while driving process excellence across the tax function. This role is responsible for managing the preparation and review of tax reports returns and related filings; overseeing quarterly and annual tax provision processes; ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations; and identifying opportunities to optimize tax positions and reduce risk. Under general direction the Tax Manager is accountable for the performance and results of a defined tax discipline or sub-function providing leadership and direction to team members partnering cross-functionally with Finance and Accounting and contributing to the development and execution of tax strategy global processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation review and timely filing of federal state and local tax returns and related reporting requirements
- Oversee quarterly and annual tax provision processes including analysis documentation and coordination with external auditors
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws regulations and statutes while identifying opportunities to minimize tax liability
- Propose and evaluate alternative tax treatments to optimize tax positions and reduce risk
- Manage responses to tax audits governmental inquiries and information requests
- Provide leadership guidance and direction to tax team members to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables
- Partner with Accounting FP&A Legal and external advisors to support business initiatives and transactions
- Drive technology-forward process improvements and automation initiatives within tax reporting and compliance
- Participate in the development and implementation of functional tax strategy policies and global procedures
- Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field. CPA strongly preferred
- 7 years of progressive tax experience including federal and state compliance and tax provision
- Experience with OneSource Provision (OTP)
- Proficiency with ERP tools such as SAP Oracle Costpoint Hyperion (HFM) and OneSource Income Tax (OIT) preferred
- Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 and corporate income tax reporting
- Proven ability to manage complex tax issues and deliver results with limited oversight
- Demonstrated leadership experience including mentoring or managing team members
- Strong analytical organizational and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
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