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Senior Manager Tax
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Forum Energy Technologies .
Summary: Responsible for all US domestic direct and indirect tax matters as well as the US federal and state ASC 740 quarterly tax expense and cash tax calculations. This role oversees US federal and state compliance, manages sales and use tax compliance, handles unclaimed property tax audits, partners with business and tax consultants on property tax accruals, assists with Form 1099 questions, and collaborates with the International Tax Director on cross‑border tax planning and transfer pricing where the US is involved. The role monitors and models the impact of US federal and state tax law changes, partners with corporate office and business units to drive tax planning, M&A integration, improve tax processes, implement tax technology improvements, and manage tax risk.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Prepare and review the company's US federal and state tax provisions, including disclosures in Form 10‑Q and Form 10‑K, and maintain all federal and state SOX documentation.
Ensure timely compliance with all sales and use tax deadlines and review all material returns.
Review all federal and state FIN 48, APB 23, and valuation allowance analyses each quarter.
Partner with product line controllers and external service providers to ensure timely preparation and payment of all federal and state estimated tax payments, extension payments, and tax returns, as well as property tax, escheatment tax payments, and sales/use tax payment remittances.
Oversee the timely preparation and review of the company's US federal and state return adjustments by working with outside service providers.
Train product line controllers and other accounting personnel on tax matters relevant to the business, such as activities that create state income tax nexus and unclaimed property tax exposure.
Partner with the International Tax Director to review the company's Forms 1118, 5471, 8858, 8865, 8990, 8991, 8992, 8993, CbCR, and all other US international tax forms.
Assist the International Tax Director with the US analysis of the company's global transfer pricing documentation process.
Meet regularly with business operations and the C‑Suite to provide proactive tax implications of federal and state tax law changes and sales tax risk mitigation based on the company’s strategic business plans.
Work closely with Treasury and FP&A to forecast both federal and state tax expense and cash tax expense (inclusive of property and sales and use taxes).
Partner with the company’s legal department and business operations as needed to ensure the company’s US legal entity structure is both tax‑efficient and incorporates sound tax risk management principles.
Partner with VP‑Tax and the finance organization on all M&A transactions involving US targets to complete due diligence, identify tax risks and provide support for acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, restructurings, and other strategic transactions to ensure appropriate post‑acquisition integration.
Assess the current state of OneSource Tax Provision, identify areas for improvement, and develop an implementation plan.
Improve and maintain the company’s IRC 162(m) calculation and stock‑based compensation deferred tax asset calculations.
Substantiate the company’s federal and state net operating loss carryforward, R&D credit carryforward, and disallowed interest expense carryforward deferred tax assets at least annually.
Drive process improvements and standardization in workpapers, tax return, tax provision, and tax planning to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
Serve as a resource for the company’s TSC to answer Form 1099 questions in conjunction with outside service providers as needed.
Support audit defense of US federal and state tax positions taken, in addition to proposing and implementing planning opportunities to optimize the company’s effective tax rate and/or cash tax position.
Interact with and advise senior executives throughout the company on tax matters and work closely with external advisors to support tax positions.
Skills / Knowledge
Robust knowledge of US domestic tax law, including sales/use tax compliance, ASC 740, FIN 18, FIN 48, and US implications of cash management.
OneSource (OTP, OIT and Calendar) experience.
Oversight of sales and use taxes and defense of tax positions upon audit.
Strong executive presence required to translate and communicate complex tax information to various business audiences.
Client‑service approach: responsively treat business stakeholders as clients and manage the relationship through setting reasonable service deliveries within mutually agreed expectations.
Attention to detail while maintaining the big picture.
Strong analytical skills with emphasis on creative thinking.
Professional interaction with multiple levels of people inside and outside the department as priorities and deadlines change frequently.
Proven ability to deliver results within a high‑performing team while holding oneself accountable.
Travel periodically to meet with controllers and external service providers (Less than 10%).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s Degree in Accounting/Taxation is a plus.
CPA required.
Experience
12+ years of corporate tax experience.
FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy‑producing regions of the world. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever‑changing challenges.
FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non‑discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.
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Senior Manager Tax
role at
Forum Energy Technologies .
Summary: Responsible for all US domestic direct and indirect tax matters as well as the US federal and state ASC 740 quarterly tax expense and cash tax calculations. This role oversees US federal and state compliance, manages sales and use tax compliance, handles unclaimed property tax audits, partners with business and tax consultants on property tax accruals, assists with Form 1099 questions, and collaborates with the International Tax Director on cross‑border tax planning and transfer pricing where the US is involved. The role monitors and models the impact of US federal and state tax law changes, partners with corporate office and business units to drive tax planning, M&A integration, improve tax processes, implement tax technology improvements, and manage tax risk.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Prepare and review the company's US federal and state tax provisions, including disclosures in Form 10‑Q and Form 10‑K, and maintain all federal and state SOX documentation.
Ensure timely compliance with all sales and use tax deadlines and review all material returns.
Review all federal and state FIN 48, APB 23, and valuation allowance analyses each quarter.
Partner with product line controllers and external service providers to ensure timely preparation and payment of all federal and state estimated tax payments, extension payments, and tax returns, as well as property tax, escheatment tax payments, and sales/use tax payment remittances.
Oversee the timely preparation and review of the company's US federal and state return adjustments by working with outside service providers.
Train product line controllers and other accounting personnel on tax matters relevant to the business, such as activities that create state income tax nexus and unclaimed property tax exposure.
Partner with the International Tax Director to review the company's Forms 1118, 5471, 8858, 8865, 8990, 8991, 8992, 8993, CbCR, and all other US international tax forms.
Assist the International Tax Director with the US analysis of the company's global transfer pricing documentation process.
Meet regularly with business operations and the C‑Suite to provide proactive tax implications of federal and state tax law changes and sales tax risk mitigation based on the company’s strategic business plans.
Work closely with Treasury and FP&A to forecast both federal and state tax expense and cash tax expense (inclusive of property and sales and use taxes).
Partner with the company’s legal department and business operations as needed to ensure the company’s US legal entity structure is both tax‑efficient and incorporates sound tax risk management principles.
Partner with VP‑Tax and the finance organization on all M&A transactions involving US targets to complete due diligence, identify tax risks and provide support for acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, restructurings, and other strategic transactions to ensure appropriate post‑acquisition integration.
Assess the current state of OneSource Tax Provision, identify areas for improvement, and develop an implementation plan.
Improve and maintain the company’s IRC 162(m) calculation and stock‑based compensation deferred tax asset calculations.
Substantiate the company’s federal and state net operating loss carryforward, R&D credit carryforward, and disallowed interest expense carryforward deferred tax assets at least annually.
Drive process improvements and standardization in workpapers, tax return, tax provision, and tax planning to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
Serve as a resource for the company’s TSC to answer Form 1099 questions in conjunction with outside service providers as needed.
Support audit defense of US federal and state tax positions taken, in addition to proposing and implementing planning opportunities to optimize the company’s effective tax rate and/or cash tax position.
Interact with and advise senior executives throughout the company on tax matters and work closely with external advisors to support tax positions.
Skills / Knowledge
Robust knowledge of US domestic tax law, including sales/use tax compliance, ASC 740, FIN 18, FIN 48, and US implications of cash management.
OneSource (OTP, OIT and Calendar) experience.
Oversight of sales and use taxes and defense of tax positions upon audit.
Strong executive presence required to translate and communicate complex tax information to various business audiences.
Client‑service approach: responsively treat business stakeholders as clients and manage the relationship through setting reasonable service deliveries within mutually agreed expectations.
Attention to detail while maintaining the big picture.
Strong analytical skills with emphasis on creative thinking.
Professional interaction with multiple levels of people inside and outside the department as priorities and deadlines change frequently.
Proven ability to deliver results within a high‑performing team while holding oneself accountable.
Travel periodically to meet with controllers and external service providers (Less than 10%).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s Degree in Accounting/Taxation is a plus.
CPA required.
Experience
12+ years of corporate tax experience.
FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy‑producing regions of the world. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever‑changing challenges.
FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non‑discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.
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