Senior Tax Manager

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Tax Manager to lead our tax function. This is a highly visible role where you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of partnership taxation, including our Up-C structure and ASC 740 tax provisions. You'll play a critical role in ensuring income and non-income tax compliance, managing complex audits, and developing key tax strategies for our publicly traded company.

This is a hybrid position based out of our Morgantown, West Virginia, office. You'll be expected to work in the office three days a week.

As a Senior Tax Manager for our publicly traded company, you will play a pivotal role in leading our tax functions, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic tax initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Working with our 3rd party partners, lead and strategically manage all aspects of Up-C partnership taxation and tax accounting, ensuring rigorous compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Assess the requirements for maintaining our 3rd party partner support relationships versus developing organic, tax-related capabilities within the company.
• Direct the preparation and review of the income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including related disclosures for SEC filings.
• Establish and enforce robust documentation and record-keeping standards for all income and non-income tax filings, provisions, and tax-related activities.
• Serve as the primary liaison for and strategically manage complex tax audits, inquiries, and notices from federal, state, and local tax authorities.
• Proactively monitor, assess, and provide strategic guidance on changes in tax laws and regulations affecting partnerships and corporate taxation, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine comprehensive processes to monitor and mitigate tax compliance risks across the organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, and operational teams to ensure accurate tax treatment of transactions and initiatives.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in tax management, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• CPA or equivalent and Oil and Gas experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of partnership tax regulations, Up-C structures, and tax planning strategies.
• Experience in tax roles with a focus on partnership taxation, including experience with Up-C structures and new partnership formation and modifications.
• Experience leading the preparation of the income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740.
• Proven experience building and leading a team of tax professionals.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, contractors, vendors, and key stakeholders.