Company Overview:
CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.
Overview:
The Sr Manager, Tax Provision & Compliance will assist the VP of Tax in managing the tax provision and compliance functions including reviewing quarterly tax provisions, monitoring cash taxes and managing global outsourced engagements. The position requires a general knowledge of foreign income tax concepts, theories, and principles in order to interact and provide provision and compliance support to both the business locations and outside auditors.
The role reports directly to the VP of Tax and routinely interacts with Regional Business and Finance Leads, Accounting, FP&A, Audit, Legal, Outside Advisors, and Information Technology.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews and signs off on interim and annual income tax provisions, deferred tax reconciliations, and tax disclosures (FIN 48/ASC 740)
- Is accountable for the performance and results of the provision team and defending results to Management.
- Applies understanding of the industry to the tax function to achieve financial and operational objectives
- Research and advise on ASC 740 rules with a practical approach to the business unit’s operations.
- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors to defend tax reporting positions.
- Provide appropriate US tax planning and tax advice to reduce tax expense and cash taxes including working with project teams and Finance to ensure proper implementation and follow through with compliance.
- Keep internal departments up to date with tax reporting changes, and their impact on CB&I.
- Manage, review and assist with preparation of the consolidated US Federal and State income tax returns.
- Manage US Federal and State income tax correspondence, tax audits, tax appeals with the help of outside consultants.
- Review/assist with tax procedures and processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
- CPA Certification preferred.
- Typically, 15+ years of corporate tax experience, preferably in a multinational organization.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing and coordinating relationships with external consultants and tax authorities.
- Previous experience in the energy, construction, or infrastructure sectors preferred.
- Experience working in ERP platforms (e.g., JD Edwards, Oracle EBS) and consolidation and reporting solutions (e.g., Hyperion, Hubble).
- Experience running reports and working with OneSource Tax Provision software.
Skills and Behaviors:
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with business and finance leaders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate tax and financial information to stakeholders, including management, investors, and tax authorities.
- Strong excel and data skills to extract and streamline data gathering and process improvements.
- Deep understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and the ability to analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities.
- Working understanding of US GAAP federal and international tax concepts, law, regulations, and accounting standards.
- Must exhibit strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with reliable judgment.
- Ability to effectively research and analyze tax issues to support compliance and decision‑making.