US Tax Manager

About this opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Tax Risk Management & Litigation, the US Tax Manager will comprehensively manage the U.S. Income Tax function for Cenovus.

As a key member of the tax team, this incumbent will collaborate with other specialties in the tax leadership team and have accountability to deliver quarterly and annual tax provisions as well as monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range plans.

The successful candidate will also provide analysis and research on US federal and state income tax issues to support reporting, compliance, tax audit and tax planning. This position is best suited for someone that has solid previous experience in US tax accounting and tax compliance.

This position can be located in Calgary, AB, Houston, TX, or Dublin, OH depending on the candidate.

What you’ll do:

• Review/prepare consolidated U.S. tax budgeting and forecasts.

• Review/prepare quarterly and annual tax disclosures for financial statements and internal reporting.

• Manage the US federal and state corporate and partnership income tax returns, elections, withholding tax compliance and other necessary tax filings.

• Review/prepare annual SOX narrative updates and coordinate with external auditors.

• Ensure compliance with SOX controls.

• Lead IRS/state tax audits.

• Collaborate with the company’s downstream business functions to identify and resolve income tax issues.

• Review/prepare U.S. E&P calculations and collaborate with Canadian tax experts on various cross-border tax matters.

• Assist with special projects and tax planning initiatives.

• Provide information and support to other functions in the Finance Department

• Work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Identify, research, and document federal and state tax issues.

Who you are:

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

• Minimum 10 years of US corporate income tax work experience.

• A Bachelors’ degree in finance or accounting, and completion of a recognized accounting designation.

• A Masters or US Tax is considered an asset.

• Familiarity with OneSource US tax preparation software.

• Working knowledge of SAP (running GL details, financial information, etc.).

• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision software would be considered an asset.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT June 3, 2024.

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email careeropportunities@cenovus.com.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

Cenovus Energy is an affirmative action employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, or personal or physical characteristics protected by law.

Who we are:

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We’re committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit Cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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