Navigate Search · 4 days ago
Upstream Oil & Gas Senior Tax Manager
Greater Houston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expNavigate Search is a firm specializing in tax management for the upstream oil and gas sector, and they are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to oversee complex tax compliance and planning. The role involves managing client relationships, leading engagements, and providing technical guidance on industry-specific tax matters.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Mikayla Coffey-Osmani
Responsibilities
Manage and review complex federal and state tax compliance for upstream oil & gas clients, including partnerships, corporations, and multi-entity structures
Serve as a primary advisor on industry-specific matters such as intangible drilling costs (IDC), depletion, joint operating agreements (JOAs), partnership allocations, and basis calculations
Lead tax planning and consulting engagements for E&P companies, private equity-backed entities, and closely held energy businesses
Oversee engagement execution, including workflow management, deadlines, and quality control
Act as a primary point of contact for clients, providing proactive guidance and technical insight
Mentor and develop senior associates and managers, supporting technical growth and team performance
Collaborate with firm leadership on complex transactions, restructurings, and energy-related tax matters
Qualification
Required
5+ years of public accounting tax experience with significant upstream oil & gas specialization
Strong technical expertise in partnership taxation and energy-specific tax issues
CPA required
Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead multiple engagements simultaneously
Experience reviewing complex returns and providing high-level technical guidance
Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with sophisticated clients
Preferred
Prior experience at a regional or national CPA firm strongly preferred
Company
Navigate Search
At Navigate Search, we engage exclusively with premier businesses and the market’s most sought-after candidates.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
John Gaw
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Steven Silverman
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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