Tax Manager

Description

Founded in 1983 by principal shareholder William I. Koch, Oxbow Carbon LLC (“Oxbow”) is a global leader in recycling, marketing, and upgrading of refinery and natural gas coproducts. Oxbow produces and distributes calcined and fuel grade petroleum coke and provides bulk storage and handling services for petroleum coke and other commodities. Leveraging its extensive scale, strong expertise, and leading market positions, Oxbow has established a powerful global sourcing platform supported by superior market intelligence and long-standing relationships with key suppliers and customers. Oxbow’s products are essential in the production of aluminum, steel, glass, and cement, while its specialty offerings are integral to a variety of innovative applications, including high-performance plastics, solar panels, electronics, and batteries. Oxbow’s continued success and leadership within the industry are attributed to a combination of strong teamwork, innovative uses of technology, and talented employees.

The Tax Manager is responsible for managing the Company's U.S. tax compliance activities, including federal and state corporate income tax returns, partnership tax returns, sales and use tax compliance, and other miscellaneous filings. This role will oversee the timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of tax returns, coordinate with external advisors, support tax audits, and provide tax guidance to internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical tax knowledge, excellent project management skills, and experience supervising tax compliance processes across multiple jurisdictions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, review, and filing of federal, state, and local corporate income tax returns.
• Manage the preparation and review of partnership tax returns, Schedules K-1, and related filings.
• Oversee U.S. sales and use tax compliance, including return preparation, review, remittance, and nexus analysis.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and service providers to ensure complete and accurate tax filings.
• Review tax workpapers, supporting documentation, and tax calculations prepared by internal staff or external advisors.
• Monitor tax filing deadlines and maintain an effective tax compliance calendar.
• Support federal, state, and local tax audits, examinations, and information requests.
• Research and analyze tax law changes and communicate the impact to management and relevant business functions.
• Assist with tax accounting, including provision support and related tax reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced internal controls within the tax function.
• Partner with accounting, finance, legal, treasury, and operational personnel on tax-related matters.
• Assist with special projects, tax planning initiatives, and strategic business transactions as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Master's degree in Taxation preferred.
• CPA license preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or a multinational tax department.
• Strong experience with corporate federal and state income tax compliance.
• Strong experience with partnership taxation and partnership return preparation/review.
• Strong experience with sales and use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience supervising external advisors, tax staff, or compliance processes.
• Experience with tax research tools and tax compliance software (OneSource, CorpTax, Vertex, Avalara, or similar preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of federal and state corporate taxation.
• Strong understanding of partnership taxation and pass-through entities.
• Working knowledge of sales and use tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management and external advisors.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Attributes

• Public accounting background (Big Four or large regional firm).
• Experience managing compliance for multi-state operations.
• Experience supporting tax audits and responding to taxing authorities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in leveraging technology and automation to improve compliance processes.

Summary

Oxbow Offers

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Generous 401k match and paid time off.

Oxbow is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunities. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to fostering a culture of fairness, respect, and inclusion.