US Holding Tax Manager
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
This job profile is intended for specialist professionals that apply advanced knowledge of a job area. Required to manage projects/processes independently with limited supervision. Typically coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals.
Responsible for the tax matters of assigned legal entities including federal state and international tax compliance and accounting for income taxes (tax provisions). Also responsible for the transfer pricing documentation of assigned legal entities. This is a working manager position.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing the overall tax reporting work of assigned legal entities and providing assistance in minimizing the tax costs of proposed transactions by identifying favorable methods of reporting the facts and by formulating the necessary action plans.
Preparation and consolidation of U.S. federal state and international income tax returns and accruals working papers and studies to ensure proper determination and reporting of corporate income tax in each jurisdiction.
Determine and control estimated income tax payments to maximize return on assets.
Preparation of responses to tax agency audit requests for information in a timely and accurate manner; research and defend positions taken on the companys returns; recommend and prepare protests to disputed audit issues to ensure that additional tax assessments are minimized.
Monitor and analyze proposed and newly enacted U.S. federal state and foreign tax legislation regulations and court cases to ensure that adequate procedures are in place to minimize and accurately report the companys income taxes.
Assist in tax planning by preparing analyses of past and proposed transactions with the purpose of presenting alternatives and/or a recommendation for reducing tax expense.
Encourage management and other personnel of assigned legal entities to seek tax advice as necessary.
Cooperation with external and internal persons / bodies including Outside tax authorities - Finance and controlling personnel for US and foreign legal entities - Outside tax consultants
Managerial Task: Indirect management of related company personnel in completion of tax information requests and advising on tax consequences of transactions.
Experience/Skills:
Requires Bachelors degree or higher from a College or University (prefer Masters in Taxation)
Current CPA preferred
Experience with One Source Tax Provision and One Source Income Tax software preferred
Previous work experience in public accounting preferred
Minimum 7 years corporate income tax and compliance experience required
Prior project management supervisor and training experience required
Must be a team player that is self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Must be organized with a high attention to detail
Must have good communication skills assertive confident and trustworthy
Must be able to work overtime when required
Spanish language skills preferable but not required
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.
15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
401k plan with a 6% match
Comprehensive health plan including medical dental vision Life short-term & long-term disability
Health savings account matching
Motivating wellness program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid parental leave
Gym reimbursement
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil Canada China Finland Germany Ireland Mexico Switzerland South Africa the UK and the USA.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering. We specialize in pumping, agitation, mixing, separation and purification technologies for fluids of all types.