US International Tax Manager at Oceaneering International, Houston, TX

US International Tax Manager at Oceaneering International in Houston, TX. Est. up to $160k. Apply with swipeandhired.

The Tax Manager for North Americas and US International is responsible for managing key aspects of the tax lifecycle—including tax accounting, compliance, research, and planning—for the Americas region, with a strong emphasis on U.S. international tax matters. The role supports a multinational operating environment and partners closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers.

This position is expected to allocate effort approximately as follows: 30% tax accounting, 40% tax compliance, and 30% tax research and planning, including support for business operations, special projects, and tax controversy matters. The Tax Manager assists the Director in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant tax provision, compliance, audit, and planning outcomes for the region and oversees outsourced tax compliance activities.

Work Location & Travel

• Hybrid work environment with a combination of in ‑ office and remote work

• Domestic and international travel up to approximately 15%

Functions
ESSENTIAL

• Manage quarterly and annual income tax provision processes for assigned jurisdictions
• Oversee preparation and review of provision and compliance workpapers, including U.S. international tax calculations (e.g., Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits, Pillar Two)
• Review and prepare monthly and quarterly tax accruals, tax payments, and tax account reconciliations
• Substantiate tax account balances, including deferred taxes, income tax payable/receivable, uncertain tax positions, and true ‑ up analyses
• Collaborate with the Global Tax Reporting Manager to ensure RTP and TBBS documentation is prepared, reviewed, and maintained accurately and on a timely basis
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and filing requirements across applicable operating jurisdictions
• Coordinate tax filings and information requests with third ‑ party service providers, including US international reporting (e.g., Forms 1042, 5471, 8858, 8865, 8991, 8992, 8993), other tax filings for assigned jurisdictions, and Pillar Two filings
• Manage and review outsourced tax compliance deliverables, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and cost effectiveness
• Monitor U.S. and international tax legislative and regulatory developments and assess potential impacts on company operations
• Support tax planning initiatives, including analysis of cash tax and financial reporting impacts
• Assist with special projects such as foreign restructurings and other cross ‑ border initiatives
• Partner with regional tax managers to appropriately reflect international tax matters in global provision and compliance processes
• Own global transfer pricing compliance, including preparation and coordination of transfer pricing documentation, Master File, Country ‑ by ‑ Country Reporting (CbCR), and Pillar Tworelated transfer pricing requirements
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within tax provision and compliance, with a focus on technology enablement
• Collaborate effectively with shared service teams, including the India tax team, and with cross ‑ functional stakeholders across the organization
• Contribute to enterprise initiatives and broader tax planning efforts

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship

• Director, US Tax and Global Tax Provision

Qualifications
REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum 7 years of corporate and/or public accounting tax experience, with emphasis on U.S. international tax compliance, planning, research, and tax accounting

• Prior managerial or supervisory experience

• Strong research, communication, and organizational skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

DESIRED

• Master’s degree in Taxation, JD, or LLM with a tax emphasis

• CPA or CPA candidate

• Experience in public accounting, corporate tax, or a combination of both

• Experience with Canadian or other non ‑ U.S. tax compliance, planning, and tax accounting

• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft and Oracle Fusion ERP systems

• Experience with ONESOURCE Tax Provision or equivalent

• Experience with ONESOURCE Income Tax or equivalent

• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, or similar data and automation tools

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Demonstrates agility and the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment

• Builds strong working relationships across the Tax function and the broader organization

• Applies technical judgment and develops expertise through on ‑ the ‑ job learning and feedback

• Uses systems and data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities and support sound decision ‑ making

• Documents processes, analyses, and conclusions to support tax provision, compliance, controversy, and reporting requirements

• Coaches and develops others by recognizing strengths and encouraging ownership of professional development

• Communicates complex information effectively to management

• Supports continuous improvement, standardization, and implementation initiatives

• Contributes to an inclusive and collaborative team culture

Working Conditions
This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night

• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace

• Work surface is stable (flat)

Physical Activity/Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
This position is considered LIGHT work.
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT

• Lift up to 20 pounds

• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching

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