About Us:
Founded in 2005, Opportune LLP is a leading global business advisory firm focused on adding value to clients across multiple industries with preeminence in energy. Our growth is directly attributable to the value we add to our clients. We are uniquely positioned to add this value as a result of the expertise of our experienced teams, which can be smaller and less intrusive.
We are responsive and we are good listeners. Since we are not an audit firm, we are advocates of our clients and are not subject to the restrictions placed on other firms by regulatory bodies.
Using our extensive knowledge of multiple industry sectors, we work with clients to provide comprehensive solutions to their operational and financial challenges. Our practice areas include business transformation, complex financial reporting, disputes and litigations, investment banking, outsourcing, process and technology, reserve engineering and geosciences, restructuring, tax, transactional due diligence, and valuation. For more information, please visit our website at www.opportune.com.
Position Summary
Opportune is seeking a Tax Manager to assist the Tax practice grow its tax compliance and financial reporting advisory practice. In this role, the Manager will be responsible for engagement delivery in all areas of federal and state income tax including mergers and acquisitions, transactional tax services, capital markets events, restructurings, and public entity reporting.
Job Duties:
• Preparing/reviewing federal and state corporate and partnership income and franchise tax returns
• Preparing/reviewing quarterly and yearend tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740
• Advising clients on tax planning strategies including research and writing memoranda providing analysis and conclusions
• Mentoring other tax professionals
• Growing the firm’s Tax Practice
• Willingness to travel (may or may not be required)
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required, Master’s degree is preferred
• CPA license is required
• 4 or more years of relevant experience at a large corporate tax department or at a large public accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of corporate and partnership tax rules
• Strong commitment to client service and the energy industry
• Highly motivated, self-starting individual with a goal-oriented personality
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience working with MS Office, Gosystems or OneSource, and research platforms such as BNA or Checkpoint
Location:
Downtown Houston in the Pennzoil Building
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive compensation based on experience, health, dental, life, and disability insurance, subsidized parking, a 401(k) plan, hybrid schedule, and an annual performance bonus.
