Technip Energies · 1 week ago
Lead Tax Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTechnip Energies is a leading engineering and technology company committed to shaping a sustainable future. The Lead Tax Specialist will oversee indirect tax compliance, manage a small team, and design workflows to improve tax processes within the organization.
Energy
Responsibilities
Provide accurate, timely tax advice to project teams on transaction tax rules procedures at the city, county/parish, and state levels
Design and operate scalable tax workflows, internal controls, and compliance procedures
Mentor, train and lead junior and other finance team members and business partners on indirect tax processes, workflows, and best practices
Identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency
Manage and ensure accurate and timely filing and payment of monthly, quarterly and annual U.S. sales and use tax, Trinidad VAT, and Canadian GST returns
Monitor legislative changes and ensure compliance with relevant tax laws in applicable jurisdictions
Maintain and review tax rates, rules, and logic within the ERP system and tax engines (e.g., Oracle, Avalara)
Draft and communicate guidance on tax regulations and legislative changes
Provide audit support and manage documentation for internal and external tax audits
Assess risk and implement controls to mitigate transaction tax exposure
Perform monthly account reconciliations for indirect tax accounts across all entities
Investigate and resolve variances, ensuring accurate balance and reporting, and compliance with internal control policies
Lead and support the implementation of and enhancement of tax processes within an Oracle-based ERP
Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate tax solutions into finance, procurement, and billing workflows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
8+ years of experience in indirect/transaction tax, with multi-jurisdictional exposure
Strong knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax, VAT (Trinidad), and GST (Canada), principles, laws and compliance
Experience with Oracle ERP systems and tax automation tools and implementation (e.g., Avalara)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Proven ability to lead projects, build processes, and drive results collaboratively
Proficiency in software applications including Oracle, Hyperion, Avalara, and Excel
Highly disciplined with the ability to work under strict deadlines
Detail oriented with strong trouble-shooting and time-management skills
Preferred
Engineering and Construction in the Energy Transition industry experience preferred
Company
Technip Energies
Technip Energies is an engineering and technology company that delivers infrastructure and project delivery solutions in the energy sector.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.02BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $815.99M
2024-12-18Grant· $200M
2024-03-25Grant
Leadership Team
Arnaud Pieton
CEO
Benjamin Lechuga
CSSO
Recent News
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