Lead Corporate Accountant (Direct Tax)

Lead Corporate Accountant (Direct Tax)

Experienced and detail-oriented accountant in the GUSA Corporate Accounting team. This role, based in Houston, reports directly to the Chief Accountant and supports core corporate accounting functions, monthly close, financial reporting, and income tax processes across US and Canadian jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will bring a continuous improvement mindset and strong analytical capabilities.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in corporate accounting and direct tax
• Advanced knowledge of US and Canadian federal and state/provincial income tax regulations
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems a plus
• Proven ability to conduct independent research and present findings to senior management
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to mentor and support colleagues

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Accounting & Reporting

• Lead monthly close processes and prepare financial statements (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow)
• Resolve and document complex technical accounting issues
• Ensure accounting policies and procedures are well-documented and compliant

Income Tax Compliance & Support

• Serve as primary liaison with Gunvor's global tax team
• Calculate quarterly income tax provisions (US federal/state and Canadian federal/provincial)
• Prepare and review tax forms (e.g., K-1, 1099s, 1042s) and government filings
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and provide necessary workpapers for income tax returns

Audit & Controls

• Act as key contact for internal and external auditors
• Prepare PBC schedules and support interim/year-end audit activities
• Ensure documentation and execution of key internal controls

Team Collaboration & Support

• Provide financial and analytical support to management
• Assist and mentor team members in daily, monthly, and annual accounting activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Accountant or Controller

Founded in 2000, Gunvor Group is one of the world's largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy from where it is sourced and stored to where it is demanded most. With strategic investments in energy infrastructurerefineries, pipelines, storage, terminals, mining and upstreamGunvor further generates sustainable value across the global supply chain for its customers.

Gunvor has more than 1,600 employees and it maintains offices in Geneva, Singapore, Shanghai, Dubai, Nassau, Amsterdam, and numerous other locations, with new offices planned in strategically relevant markets. The Houston office opened in August of 2016 under the name Gunvor USA.