Senior Tax Adviser Property Tax

Profile

Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Finance

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

July 2, 2021

Business unit:

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Position Purpose

The Senior Tax Advisor (Property Tax) is a member of the U.S. Property Tax Team focused on delivering value added property tax valuation and advisory activities in the U.S. He/she will provide high quality and timely Property Tax advice and analysis to support Shell’s evolving portfolio and mission of helping achieve the goal of “Net Zero.” The role interfaces with Upstream, Downstream, Trading, Finance and the Property Tax Compliance Team.

The Senior Tax Advisor role will be accountable of specific areas, such as:

Delivering U.S. property tax advisory and valuation services to the business and other Tax Advisors.

Negotiating with taxing authorities on valuation positions, disputes, or tax abatements/incentives on major capital projects.

Supporting highly complex valuation projects for major properties and assets within the U.S., including high-end valuation, dispute resolution, shaping, and assurance/oversight.

Advising the business on Property Tax accruals.

Providing oversight of compliance activities performed by Finance Operations (FO) in Chennai, India.

Supporting Property Taxes litigation matters (directly and via outside counsel).

Skills & Requirements

What we need from you -

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.

Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in business, finance, or engineering with business background)

Minimum of ten (10) in property tax with a focus on advisory service

Broad experience in U.S. Property Taxation working for a multinational company or a professional firm with energy relevant experience;

Strong technical tax knowledge on issues affecting property tax and valuations in the U.S.

Strong negotiation skills and effective at influencing internal and external stakeholders;

Effective communicator of complex tax issues; both written and oral with the ability to explain complex tax issue in simple language for tax and non-tax professionals;

Effective client/project management and task prioritization skills;

Effective at establishing and utilizing external relationships and contacts for the benefit of Shell

Ability to adapt to new or changing circumstances and ambiguous or pressured situations;

Demonstrate imagination and creativity in the evaluation of issues and development of possible solutions;

Ability to evaluate tax risks, balance risk with business objectives, and make recommendations that are objective, practical, technically appropriate, and supportive of the business; and

Effective team player on Tax and cross-functional/cross-sector teams.

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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Company info

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