Head of Tax, Americas (Houston)

The ROSEN Group is a global leader in providing cutting-edge solutions in all areas of the integrity process chain. Since its origins as a one-man business in 1981, ROSEN has rapidly grown and continues to do so. The international technology group consists of a team of more than 4,000 employees operating in more than 120 countries. You can be a part of securing the safe supply of energy to people and businesses across the globe and help us all move towards an attainable and sustainable future. It is our ambition, above anything else, to contribute to a world where critical infrastructure and the supply of energy is not only efficient, but also protected and reliable.

ROSEN is looking for a Head of Tax, Americas that will be based in either Houston, TX or Calgary, AB. This position reports directly to the Corporate Director M& and International Tax and will be a part of the Corporate Finance team.

What role you will play in our team

The Head of Tax Americas acts as the regional extension and local support of the headquarter team for the Americas region. The role is responsible for executing and supporting the Group tax strategy at a local level, ensuring consistency, compliance, and effective risk management across all jurisdictions in scope. The position provides on-the-ground expertise to support corporate decision-making, while contributing tax insights to regional finance leadership in close coordination with the Regional CFO Americas.

What will I be doing?

• Liaison for and representation of Group Finance and Tax Headquarter
• Act as the primary local point of contact for tax in the Americas region.
• Execute and support the implementation of Group tax strategy, policies, and governance frameworks at regional and country levels.
• Provide timely, structured analysis and recommendations to Group Finance and Tax Headquarter on local tax matters, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure effective escalation, documentation, and follow-up on material tax issues affecting the region.

Regional Tax Operations and Compliance

• Coordinate and oversee international and state and local tax compliance activities across the Americas region, in line with Group Finance and Tax Headquarter standards and timelines.
• Manage relationships with Regional CFO Americas, local finance teams and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely filings.
• Monitor local tax law developments and assess impacts for Group Finance and Tax Headquarter review and decision‑making.

Tax Risk Management and Controversy

• Identify and assess tax risks across the region and support Group Finance and Tax Headquarter in defining appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Lead local tax audits and controversies, keeping Group Finance and Tax Headquarter fully informed of progress, exposure, and resolution strategies.
• Support tax risk reporting, provisioning, and communication in coordination with Group Finance and Tax Headquarter.

International Tax and Transfer Pricing Support

• Support the design and application of Group transfer pricing policies across the Americas.
• Coordinate local documentation and audit defense in line with headquarter guidance.
• Provide local input on cross‑border transactions, restructurings, and intercompany arrangements.

Tax and Finance Interface

• Work closely with the Regional CFO Americas to ensure tax impacts are accurately reflected in effective tax rate, cash taxes, and tax‑related provisions, in line with headquarter guidance.
• Support financial planning and major business decisions by providing tax analysis and explaining tax drivers.
• Contribute tax input to budgeting, forecasting, and investment discussions.

Tax and Business Interface

• Act as a local tax business partner to regional operations and commercial teams.
• Support M&A, expansion, and strategic projects from a tax perspective.
• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives where tax input is required by Group Finance and Tax Headquarter.

What are we looking for?

Education

• CPA or Tax professional qualification

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in corporate tax, with strong exposure to international tax (including US and Canada), tax risk management and tax governance in multi‑jurisdictional environments.
• Familiarity with US international tax concepts such as Foreign‑Derived Intangible Income (FDII) and Global Intangible Low‑Taxed Income calculations as well as interest limitation rules under IRC Section 163(j).
• Familiarity with US State and Local Taxes (SALT)
• Proven experience acting as a local relay and trusted advisor to headquarter teams.
• Strong exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow considerations, enabling effective dialogue with CFO‑level stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and tax accounting, including IFRS, sufficient to translate tax matters into financial and business implications.
• Technical financial industry certification is an asset

Additional Qualifications or Skills

Our Offer

• Medical - 2 PPO plans & 1 High Deductible (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental - Covered at 100% for employee & dependents
• Vision - Covered at 100% for employee & dependents
• 401K with a 5% matching employer contribution and full vesting from day one
• Company paid basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Employee Empowerment Groups
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• 32 hours paid Volunteer Time Off
• Hybrid working environment for certain positions
• Annual merit & career advancement increases
• Leadership growth & professional development opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement