Director, Tax

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Summary

The Tax Director oversees the income tax function with a primary focus on U.S. federal and state income taxes. The role oversees income tax compliance ASC 740 accounting and reporting and tax planning ensuring compliance with applicable laws and alignment with Kodiaks strategic and financial objectives as a public company. The Tax Director reports to the Vice President of Tax and partners closely with various cross functional teams and external advisors while leading the income tax team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Own the end to end U.S. income tax lifecycle including compliance provision planning and controversy.
Manage timely and accurate completion of all U.S. income tax filings payments and related reports.
Lead the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision process to ensure high quality accurate tax accounting reporting and disclosures.
Identify and record uncertain tax positions and maintain appropriate reserves.
Oversee recording and reconciliation of all tax-related accounts.
Monitor U.S. federal and state tax law energy industry developments and company policies.
Identify and execute tax planning strategies and opportunities including potential credits and incentives to optimize effective tax rate and cash taxes while aligning with the companys strategic objectives.
Provide tax support for strategic business transactions including financing capital investments mergers or acquisitions divestitures through strong tax forecasting and transactional modeling.
Ensure effective internal controls over tax processes policies and supporting documentation while periodically assessing or enhancing control design and operating effectiveness.
Identify and communicate tax issues risks and results to management.
Recommend and help implement improvements to reporting processes controls and documentation to improve accuracy responsiveness and efficiency.
Coordinate international reporting and compliance with external advisors as applicable.
Partner with cross-functional teams on issues relevant to tax and in support of the accounting and finance function
Promote and support the development of the tax team through guidance training mentorship and feedback alongside the Vice President Tax.
Enhance or develop knowledge of indirect tax including sales and use and ad valorem tax.
Manage relationships with external tax advisors auditors and tax authorities.

Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting Finance or related field required
Certified Public Accountant required
10 years of progressive tax experience with a public company or a combination of accounting firm and in-house experience
Experience with complex organizational structures including partnerships corporations and joint ventures.
Demonstrated ability to lead a tax functional team in income tax compliance and provision
Energy (oil & gas power) industry experience preferred
Experience with International Tax a plus
Exposure or experience with Indirect Tax a plus

Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of federal state and local tax regulations with ability to support tax positions through tax research
Experience working with tax research software such as CCH BNA or Checkpoint
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with tax software systems such as Thomson Reuters OneSource
Promote a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement
Ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across departments
Attention to detail and accuracy with strong analytical skills
Promote a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement

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Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status.