Tax Compliance Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is primarily responsible for managing and overseeing Talos Energy’s tax compliance function, including federal, state, local, indirect, property, franchise and other applicable tax filings. The role will also support tax accounting, audits, process improvements, and special projects as needed.

• Manage the preparation, review and timely filing of federal, state and local income tax returns, extensions and estimated tax payments.
• Oversee compliance for sales and use tax, ad valorem/property tax, franchise tax, and other applicable indirect tax filings.
• Maintain the annual tax compliance calendar and coordinate internal deadlines, data requests and third-party deliverables to ensure filings are completed accurately and on time.
• Review and maintain supporting workpapers, book/tax differences, tax basis schedules, apportionment data and other documentation required for tax filings and audit support.
• Calculate and review tax depletion, depreciation, amortization and related tax basis adjustments for compliance, provision and audit support purposes.
• Coordinate with accounting, revenue, land, legal, operations and business planning teams to gather and validate data needed for tax compliance and reporting.
• Manage relationships with third-party tax service providers and review compliance work prepared externally.
• Respond to federal, state and local tax notices, information requests and audits; prepare supporting documentation and coordinate responses with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Monitor tax law changes and filing requirements that may impact the Company’s compliance obligations and communicate practical implications to the Tax Director.
• Develop, refine and document tax compliance processes, procedures and controls to improve accuracy, efficiency and audit readiness.
• Support quarterly and annual tax provision processes, including preparation and review of selected book/tax differences, return-to-provision adjustments and compliance-related provision inputs.
• Assist with SOX controls related to tax compliance, tax reporting and supporting documentation.
• Assist the Tax Director with tax research, planning, transaction support and other special projects as assigned.
• Coach, mentor and develop tax staff involved in compliance processes and recurring filing responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive corporate tax experience, with significant responsibility for federal, state and local tax compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree with focus on accounting, tax or related discipline.
• Experience managing income tax returns, estimated payments, extensions, indirect tax filings, property tax filings and tax notices.
• Experience calculating tax depletion, depreciation, amortization and related tax basis adjustments strongly preferred.
• Experience working directly for an E&P company strongly preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Strong corporate tax compliance knowledge required, including federal, state, local and indirect tax filing requirements.
• Strong understanding of income tax compliance processes, tax workpapers, book/tax differences and tax basis schedules.
• Strong working knowledge of tax depletion, depreciation, amortization and related fixed asset and tax basis concepts.
• Working knowledge of ASC 740 concepts and tax provision support required.
• Knowledge of international tax, E&P tax matters and related tax technical accounting matters is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with ability to review complex data and identify filing or reporting issues.
• Strong organizational leadership skills and team building experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Dynamic interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with others and build effective working relationships throughout the organization.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and exercise sound judgment in managing recurring filing obligations.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, coordinate multiple stakeholders and drive projects to completion.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with BOLO or similar accounting systems a plus.

 CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• CPA is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time and have use of arms and hands in repetitive motion.  A fair amount of standing and walking is also required for the position.