Tax Analyst III

Description

BKV Corporation (NYSE: BKV) is a forward-thinking, growth-driven energy company building the future of low-carbon energy and reliable baseload power. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, we are the largest natural gas producer by gross operated volume in the Barnett Shale - and we're just getting started.

At BKV, we don't just operate assets - we build integrated solutions. Our end-to-end, closed-loop energy platform spans upstream production, midstream infrastructure, natural gas-fired power generation, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). This differentiated model allows us to solve our customers' toughest energy challenges while meeting growing power demand and advancing a carbon-neutral future. But what truly sets us apart is our people.

We are a fast-paced, high-performance team of go-getters who thrive on challenge and think beyond convention. We push the envelope on innovation, continuously optimizing and scaling our platform to drive sustainable growth and long-term, risk-adjusted shareholder value. If you're energized by big goals, bold ideas, and the opportunity to build something transformational, you'll feel right at home here.

At BKV, you won't just contribute - you'll lead, create, and shape the future of energy.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Tax Analyst III with strong experience in oil & gas taxation, focusing on both income tax and indirect tax (sales/use, severance, property).

This role will support the company's tax function by assisting with compliance, provision and tax planning, and serving as a key resource on industry-specific tax matters.

This role will also work closely with accounting, finance, and operations teams. Demonstrates integrity, accountability and transparency; upholds BKV standards, values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the review of federal and state income tax compliance and ASC 740 provision work papers, partnering with external advisors and internal teams to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage and support indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, severance tax and ad valorem tax.
• Analyze and track state-specific oil & gas tax issues, including apportionment, nexus, and credits/incentives.
• Assist with tax forecasting and modeling, including impacts of capital projects and new investments (e.g., CCUS, midstream assets, power facilities).
• Support tax audits and inquiries (federal, state, and local).
• Partner with internal stakeholders (accounting, land, operations) to gather data and ensure accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, legal, and operations to support tax-related initiatives.
• Monitor and interpret changes in tax law and regulation affecting the oil & gas industry.
• Assist with process improvements and automation within the tax function.

Required Skills

• Oil & gas tax technical expertise across corporate income tax and indirect taxes (sales/use, severance, ad valorem/property).
• Working knowledge of ASC 740 (tax provision) concepts, including effective tax rate drivers, deferred taxes, and uncertain tax positions.
• Strong multistate tax fundamentals, including apportionment, nexus, sourcing, and state-specific filing and reporting requirements.
• Ability to prepare, review, and reconcile tax work papers and supporting documentation, with strong understanding of source systems and data controls.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, Power Query) and ability to build/maintain forecasting models; comfort leveraging ERP data (e.g., SAP).
• Process improvement mindset, including identifying control gaps, standardizing work papers, and automating recurring analyses (e.g., with Excel/Power Query or similar tools).
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with various internal teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with competing deadlines (close, provision, filing cycles).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated cognitive and problem-solving skills.
• Growth mindset with a demonstrated ability to innovate, embrace change and have grit.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-6+ years of relevant tax experience
• Experience with oil & gas taxation required
• Experience supporting tax audits and notices, including information requests, issue tracking, and drafting responses in partnership with advisors.
• Exposure to corporate tax and indirect taxes.
• Experience with data management and proficiency in excel and ERP systems/SAP

Preferred

• CPA
• Experience in Big 4 or large public accounting background strongly.
• Background in upstream, midstream, or integrated energy companies.
• Experience with capital-intensive projects and related tax implications.
• Exposure to tax credits/incentives (e.g., energy or environmental credits such as 45Q, ITCs)
• Prior involvement in ASC 740 tax provision…