Director of Tax (Energy | E&P) - Relocation to Tyler, TX

Lead the Tax Function for a Best‑in‑Class E&P Company This Jobot Job is hosted by: John Armel Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $175,000 - $190,000 per year A bit about us: We are partnering with a highly respected, privately held exploration & production company to identify a Director of Tax to build, lead, and own the entire tax function. This is a true Head of Tax role, reporting directly to the CFO, with broad visibility, autonomy, and influence across the organization. This company is known for its exceptional culture, long-term stability, and top-tier compensation and benefits, and is located in beautiful Tyler, TX—a family-friendly community offering a high quality of life, low cost of living, and access to lakes, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant downtown. Why join us? True leadership seat – own tax strategy, compliance, and reporting enterprise-wide Direct access to executive leadership – trusted advisor to the CFO Outstanding culture – collaborative, respectful, low-ego environment Best-in-class compensation & benefits Stable, long-term opportunity in the energy sector Relocation to Tyler, TX – a hidden gem in East Texas Job Details As Director of Tax, you will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s tax function, including: Lead and oversee federal and state income tax compliance for E&P operations Own the tax accounting and ASC 740 provision process (quarterly and annual) Manage and optimize sales & use tax and other indirect tax obligations Serve as the primary point of contact for external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities Partner closely with Finance and Accounting on financial reporting matters Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the energy industry Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, controls, and documentation Provide strategic tax guidance to executive leadership as the business evolves Must Haves: Proven E&P (Exploration & Production) experience is required 10+ years of progressive tax experience within energy and/or public accounting serving E&P clients Corporate tax compliance ASC 740 / tax provision Tax accounting and reporting Sales & use / indirect tax CPA Compensation & Benefits Highly competitive base salary Annual bonus Excellent benefits package Relocation assistance provided Location Tyler, TX (Onsite) Relocation is required. This role is ideal for candidates seeking long-term career stability and a better quality of life without sacrificing compensation or professional impact. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy