Description :
Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Oil & Gas
Function: Finance
Location: Houston, TX
Job #: 839205
Posted: Aug 04, 2008 Responsibilities
The US Tax Controller is responsible for US tax reporting for all Oil & Gas businesses & for specific tax compliance programs & initiatives. Supports development & recommendation of tax policy & provides technical advice with respect to areas of assigned responsibilities. Participates in implementation of programs within areas of assigned responsibility.
* Prepares and files tax returns, pays tax liabilities and defends audits of previously submitted tax returns.
* Ensures tax compliance deadlines are met by facilitating and coordinating efforts across multiple functions to gather required tax-sensitive data.
* Examines transactional work papers, schedules and reports gathered from business employees for accuracy, errors & omissions.
* Works with tax & finance employees to document & support all significant financial reporting positions taken with respect to income tax accounts (including effective tax rate reconciliation), examine & evaluate all deferred tax balances, reconcile income tax returns to ledgers, settle quarterly/annual taxes from GE Corporate & perform or monitor reconciliation of SFAS109 income tax accounts in accordance with GE account reconciliation policy.
* Coordinates SOX 404 processes & reviews with respect to tax functions and extends these processes and reviews to serve as integral "real-time" internal audit or tax controllership reviews.
* Conducts indirect tax reviews and oversees reconciliation to ledgers.
* Evaluates financial reporting processes & financial information systems for transparency and ability to obtain, reconcile & control tax-sensitive data. Develops new processes and schedules to ensure adequacy of all tax compliance programs and initiatives within areas of assigned responsibility.
* Advises & counsels about contemplated tax return positions, & supports defense & settlement of audited tax returns.
* Manages external tax consultants. Assists in outsourcing of tax functions.
Qualifications
* CPA certificate or other professional accounting / finance license.
* Undergraduate or post-graduate degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher learning with significant academic focus on taxation.
* At least 6+ years of experience working full-time as tax professional on multi-national clients' tax-related matters.
Desired
* Strong oral & written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal & leadership skills.
* Ability to evaluate complex proposals and anticipate, identify, and resolve tax-related risks and opportunities.
* PC proficiency.
General
* GE's Oil & Gas business is a leader in the development and delivery of advanced product and service offerings for the global oil and gas industry. As a consequence of the rapid expansion of its technology base, GE's Oil & Gas is capable of addressing the largest and most complex engineering and application challenges entirely from its own worldwide resources. So whether it's the world's largest LNG compression trains, re-injection of high sulfur gas, enhancing the safety and productivity of the world's oil and gas pipelines, or equipment for the production of oil and gas from harsh environments, GE is leading the charge.
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* Houston continues to grow attracting residents from many diverse backgrounds & is currently listed as the 4th largest city in the US. There are more than 55 colleges & universities & many institutions engaged in research & development including the Texas Medical Center & NASA's Johnson Space Center. Houston's economy is based in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, & technology; only NYC is home to more fortune 500 headquarters. The city is home to the Houston Astros as well as an active Theater District. See why we love Houston: http:// [link removed]
GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.
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