Corporate Tax Manager

Location:

Arlington, TX or Houston, TX.

Who We Are Priority Power is powering ambition of the companies leading the world’s most demanding industries from AI data centers and advanced manufacturing to oil and gas infrastructure. We operate across the energy value chain—from procurement strategy to owning and operating mission‑critical infrastructure—across more than 40 states. Tax compliance is a disciplined backbone that enables us to move swiftly and with integrity.

If you want to apply your tax expertise to shape the future of energy, Priority Power is the place.

What We Value

• Curiosity – Ask deeper questions, stay ahead of a shifting tax landscape, and understand the business we support.
• Integrity – Hold ourselves to a high standard, do the right thing even when it’s harder, and earn trust.
• Actionable Insight – Translate complexity into clarity and guide the business to confident decisions.

The Corporate Tax Manager will oversee the company’s comprehensive tax compliance and planning function in close collaboration with the Corporate Senior Tax Director and third‑party service providers. The role requires a broad understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws to ensure effective compliance, planning, reporting, and risk management. The manager serves as the primary owner of day‑to‑day tax compliance, enabling the Senior Tax Director to focus on strategic initiatives.

• Prepare and file all direct and indirect federal, state, and local tax returns—including income, sales/use, excise, and ad valorem taxes.
• Handle partnership tax compliance, including federal and state partnership returns and K‑1 issuance.
• Manage corporate tax compliance, including federal and state corporate returns.
• Ensure employee and contractor tax compliance, including 1099 coordination.
• Supervise and guide third‑party service providers and external advisors on outsourced tax compliance functions.

• Maintain the controls environment, identify potential risks, and elevate matters to the Corporate Senior Tax Director.
• Monitor tax law changes to ensure compliance with all regulations, especially those specific to the energy industry.
• Coordinate correspondence with tax authorities, including supporting tax audits.
• Maintain accurate and current tax records and documentation.
• Assist with tax due diligence and integration strategy for M&A transactions, providing analysis on risks and opportunities.

• Assist in preparing the corporate income tax provision and disclosures, including deferred tax assets/liabilities and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Maintain corporate forecast models and cash tax budgets based on current performance and updated projections.
• Ensure adherence to financial reporting standards for accounting for income taxes (e.g., ASC 740).

• Work closely with the Corporate Senior Tax Director, finance team, and external advisors to assess tax implications of business activities, transactions, and corporate strategies.
• Support tax planning related to M&A, joint ventures, and commercial transactions to maximize tax efficiency.
• Assist with investor reporting and stakeholder communications regarding tax‑related matters.
• Prepare ad‑hoc analysis for financial reporting impacts as needed.
• Research complex tax issues and draft memoranda, SOPs, or guidance for documentation.

• Develop and maintain strong collaboration and communication lines between Tax, Accounting, Treasury, Finance, M&A, Legal, HR, and Commercial departments on all applicable tax matters.
• Provide tax training and updates to internal stakeholders to ensure awareness of tax implications.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and leverage automation to drive efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA license required.
• 5–7+ years of corporate tax experience in a Big 4/public accounting firm or corporate tax department, with demonstrated ability to own and manage compliance functions independently.
• Significant knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. corporate income taxes.
• Experience with partnership…