CenterPoint Energy is looking for a Tax Manager to join our Income Tax Compliance Team, located in Houston, TX.

You will have the ability to: be responsible for managing federal income tax compliance and state income tax compliance and supporting income tax accounting and reporting, income tax audits, and tax planning.

We want you to know

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Diversity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Subsidized metro and parking discounts
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution with immediate 100% vesting.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be responsible for preparation and supervision of all federal and state income tax reporting and compliance obligations.
• Assist with the preparation of SEC and other regulatory reporting obligations (e.g., Form 10-K, FERC reporting, etc.).
• Supervise federal and state audits.
• Partner with managers of income tax accounting, tax controversy, tax planning, and regulatory to achieve Tax Department and Company goals.
• Leverage technology and process understanding to enhance and improve tax processes.
• Support Company budgeting / forecasting functions by incorporating the tax effects into planned Company activities.
• Effectively communicate technical tax issues to both tax and non-tax professionals within the organization.
• Be enthusiastic to lead changes.
• Supervise, provide guidance and development to staff.

Your background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 10 years of income tax consulting experience or equivalent income tax compliance experience in business or industry with a strong foundation in US federal and state corporate income/franchise taxation as well as income tax accrual.

A bonus to have:

• Advanced degree a plus.
• CPA preferred.

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