Senior Tax Advisor - Tax Planning

Contexte et environnement About TotalEnergies

At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. This role allows collaboration with our dynamic team in the office 4 days per week while also having the flexibility to work from home 1 day per week. This position is located in our Houston, Tx office.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Activités

The

Senior Tax Advisor

is responsible for Tax Planning for TotalEnergies in the US (3 US tax groups). This role will be a Tax Business Partner for the various branches with a focus on Renewables and planning projects across the US businesses. Key functions will be to provide tax advice in support of US and global transactions, tax legislation monitoring / modelling, tax attribute management and support for global initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

- High level decision making regarding tax research, planning, and modeling of tax implications with respect to internal reorganizations, acquisitions, and dispositions. Evaluate and recommend structures/alternatives for proposed transactions (mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, inter-company transfers, etc.).

- High level decision making regarding research projects and drafting position papers in support of tax positions taken on federal and/or state returns, including tax controversy projects.

- Support responses to information and document requests from IRS and state auditors.

- Stay abreast of changes in the federal (and material state and international) tax laws to provide advices.

- Contribute to high level analysis of material uncertain tax positions, ensure adequate documentation.

- Reviewing cash tax forecast and projections from long-term plans and recommend tax mitigation strategies (ex: BEAT, Section 163(j), etc.).

- Planning and research for issues and transactions that impact the US affiliates and the global effective tax rate.

- Participate in the proposal of tax adviceto upper management regarding IRS audit issues and proposed transactions involving US legal structures and investments.

- Identifying cost saving opportunities in terms of tax optimization or process improvements.

Profil du candidat

Education/Experience:

- BS/BBA in Accounting – CPA, Master’s Degree in Taxation or J.D. required

- 3-5 years of US corporate tax experience with a CPA firm (Big 4 preferred), large law firm, in-house tax department of a major corporation, or a combination thereof.

Skills:

- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and execute complex initiatives.

- Proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to effectively communicate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Informations supplémentaires

TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.