Tax Manager

EDF Trading North America, LLC is a major participant in wholesale energy markets and delivers customized energy solutions for our customers.

We operate in every market and provide coast to coast coverage of financial and physical products in power, natural gas and NGLs, environmental products and financial crude oil products.  We provide our customers with products and services that deliver access to markets, optimize their energy portfolio, hedge risk and manage assets.  Our Wholesale Business operates throughout the value chain in the North American wholesale power markets and we are one of the leading wholesale natural gas marketers. Additionally, we provide environmental, congestion management and value added derivative products.  With extensive pipeline agreements, we can manage natural gas offtakes, deliveries, capacities and supply anywhere across the continent. 

EDF Trading North America, LLC is part of the EDF Group, a global leader in low-carbon energies. 

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Tax Manager to partner with the Tax Director to lead tax planning, compliance, and reporting functions. This role is responsible for ensuring the company meets all federal, state, and local tax obligations while optimizing tax strategies and maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Tax Compliance: Manage all aspects of tax compliance, including the timely and accurate preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns including coordinating efforts with external tax providers including multinational requirements for a US entity.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and ensure accuracy of quarterly tax provision calculations. Coordinate with the finance team to understand ledger and ensure accurate tax accounting and reporting in financial statements and disclosures.  Should be knowledgeable in IFRS accounting standards and have experience with reporting to multiple upstream stakeholders.
• Tax Research & Technical Expertise:  Understand relevant tax technical topics for a foreign inbound company and stays updated on changes to tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the company, providing guidance on potential opportunities and risks.
• Tax Planning: Work with Tax Director to implement tax planning strategies to minimize the company's tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations in coordination with our London and Paris offices.  This is for all tax types including, but not limited to: income tax, property tax, withholding tax, and indirect taxes.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess tax-related risks to the company and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.  Report risks through appropriate matrix structure.
• Industry Expertise: Understand the dynamics of a trading business.  In particular, understand the tax regulations for power and gas markets across North America and how they intersect with global reporting requirements.
• Tax Audits and Disputes: Work on tax audits and disputes with tax authorities, working closely with external advisors and legal counsel as necessary to resolve issues effectively.
• Internal Controls: Develop and maintain internal controls related to tax processes.
• Team Management: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior tax staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• Masters of Tax or Accounting with Tax Emphasis preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in tax to include federal, state and local tax types, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Big 4 experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of US tax laws and regulations, including corporate taxation and international tax issues – UK and France knowledge preferred
• Experience with tax accounting, tax planning, compliance, and audit management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and provide proactive tax advice to support business objectives while willing to act tactically on day-to-day tasks if required.
• Workday ERP knowledge preferred

Note: EDF is an EEO employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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