Associate Tax Director - Tax Credits

Associate Tax Director - Tax Credits

This position requires you to work on-site at our Woodlands, TX office location. In this role, you will lead the interface with the business on Linde's consideration of US ITCs and PTCs from a tax perspective, including but not limited to evaluating potential projects for qualification, advising on requirements for qualification and compliance obligations and reviewing and advising on tax language in agreements related to such matters (with customers and suppliers).

Identify and evaluate potential solutions for structuring transactions to add incremental value or reduce risk. Work with various stakeholders to determine the feasibility of such structures. Support business in modeling the tax impacts of proposed transactions and various structures.

You will be responsible for understanding implications of intercompany transactions necessary to support the project, including identification of indirect tax issues and/or transfer pricing considerations. Evaluate potential tax risks associated with potential transactions, including whether tax reserves are needed and related implications of indemnity and/or insurance options.

You will work with legal, corporate accounting, and treasury to identify interdependencies and related impacts of proposed projects. Monitor proposed and enacted legislation, including statutes, regulations, and regulatory guidance to be able to provide tax technical analysis of the impact to the company of such legislation (proposed or otherwise). Partner with and manage, as necessary, outside advisors in support of business initiatives.

You will be responsible for obtaining information needed for income tax compliance obligations and support in preparation of any schedules or disclosures required for tax reporting and tax compliance. Also, you will support and manage any tax audit related to credits claimed on federal income tax return.

Work with the Corporate State Income tax team as necessary to determine any potential impacts at the state level of the tax credits. Support Corporate Federal Income tax team as necessary on any relevant non-ITC or PTC tax credits.

You have a Bachelor's degree required, plus 8-10+ years of experience with corporate US federal income tax, including related compliance obligations. Strong working knowledge of US federal tax credits, with particular emphasis on Section 45Q. In addition you have understanding of and experience with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Experience reviewing tax provisions of customer and supplier agreements for tax issues. Ability to evaluate risk inherent in complex projects. Proven experience working in cross-functional teams. You have the ability to act as a trusted advisor to the business, while maintaining managerial courage. Proven ability to develop advocacy positions on technical matters. Strong project management skills and proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time under tight deadlines. Strong research and analytical skills / detail oriented, is required in this role, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills a must. Understanding / experience with US GAAP tax reporting / compliance.

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company, operating in more than 100 countries worldwide. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless. Every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success, and to contribute to one of the world's leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team. In addition to competitive compensation we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone's needs. Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few. The salary range for this role is: $165,000-175,000.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.