Manager, Indirect Tax

Buckeye is the premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world’s energy needs, both today and tomorrow. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition.

We own and operate a diversified global network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. We are committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and the communities we serve. As part of this commitment to our customers, we are continually diversifying our platform and service offerings to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions and undertaking decarbonization efforts on our operations.

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a

Manager, Indirect Tax

with related experience including management of a company’s sales tax function and delivering quality tax services to support the tax department in identifying and mitigating tax risks, in compliance with laws and regulations in the Oil & Gas Industry to join our team!

Role Summary

The primary emphasis of this position is to manage certain aspects of the Indirect tax function which include but are not limited to State Sales tax compliance and audits, tax planning, tax research and analysis, for Federal and State indirect tax on motor fuels, sales and use tax on motor fuels, resulting from refined petroleum product, terminal, pipeline, and marketing activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include

- Manage federal, state and indirect tax filings, audits and responses to notices.

- Manage and oversee account reconciliation process of tax balance sheet accounts and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls.

- Perform necessary research for tax planning pertinent to sales and use taxes; drive and analyze acquisitions, and/or international and domestic business transactions, with respect to sales and use taxes.

- Manage technical aspects of sales and use tax audits, including responding to requests for information, and providing explanations of transactions and data flow.

- Direct certain activities of indirect tax staff in Manila (for co-sourced work) for the preparation and filing of selected compliance work (e.g., tax returns, payments, licenses and all other pertinent filings).

- Interface with outside tax and legal advisors on the company’s behalf, as well as Federal and State taxing authorities, as required.

- Provide advice and guidance to others in the company on current transactions to minimize indirect tax exposure to Buckeye and its customers.

- Manage tax compliance function so the financial statements are accurately stated; tax liabilities must be properly accrued and tax payments timely made, and proper internal controls, policies and procedures must be established, maintained, and implemented.

- Perform certain tax research, due diligence and planning activities related to acquisitions, restructurings, implementation of new tax legislation impacting our businesses and other strategic projects.

- Maintain and/or oversee tax calendar for required compliance and other filings.

- Identify process improvements to increase efficiencies and ensure best practices.

- Lead implementation of new software systems, as it relates to indirect taxes.

- And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or other related discipline required. MBA or Master’s Degree in Tax preferred

- MBA is a plus

Experience

- 8+ years of experience in indirect tax related to refined pipelines and terminals, public accounting and/or oil and gas related industry with substantial sales and use tax experience is required.

- Management or supervisory experience, or large project coordination, is a plus.

- Experience managing sales tax audits and notices is required.

- Experience in multi-state tax compliance is required.

- Experience with research and compliance software is required.

- Experience with JD Edwards or a similar financial system is a plus.

Certificates & Licenses

- CPA or CMI preferred but not required.

Other Skills, Attributes And Abilities

- Must possess strong accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Advanced knowledge of motor fuels is a plus.

- Incumbent must have strong interpersonal skills with a personal commitment to integrity, teamwork and achievement of business results.

- Excellent verbal and written communications skills are also required.

- This is a position that requires a great deal of accuracy.

- Strict deadlines and timelines must be adhered to with regards to reporting requirements.

- Incumbents must be able to multitask and prioritize work responsibilities.

- Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is a plus.

- One must be available to work overtime when necessary.

- Occasional travel may be required.

Essential Functions

- This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards.

- This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

- This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

Physical & Safety Requirements

- Normal office environment

- This person must perform duties that require considerable use of arms and extended hours of sitting.

- Required use of all ergonomically safe equipment in performance of job.

About You

To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.

People First Culture

From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us.

Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today.