Senior Tax Advisor, US

About Woodside Energy

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity, and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bringing their whole self to work. We also recognize that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our license to operate.

About the Role

Woodside is recruiting for a Principal Tax Advisor role supporting US direct tax. This role will join a highly collaborative team, assisting and supporting tax leadership, including working with and coaching other tax team members. This role will lead and manage the delivery of tax advice and execution of tax processes in assigned areas to provide best practice service and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.

This includes providing technical, quantitative, and implementation support for projects inclusive of coordination with internal stakeholders. It also includes engagement with external advisors for review of technical and procedural issues and strategies as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review US tax provision computations in accordance with IFRS guidelines (taxable income computation, deferred roll forward, ETR, UTPs, etc.).
• Oversee the preparation and filing of partnership and corporate income tax returns (Form 1065, K-1, 1120 etc.), and ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws.
• Review new US tax legislation and develop plans to implement any new tax rules and requirements.
• Coordinate and review the development of tax positions and advice that are accurate and optimally beneficial to the Company.
• Manage US direct tax controversies work as it arises.
• Accountable for development of relationships with commercial, legal, accounting and other group functions.
• Maintain relationships with relevant business stakeholders to ensure tax is aware of new business developments.
• Provide tax support for growth and M&A activities, including business entry analysis and implementation.
• Manages nominated service provider capability, service delivery and relationships, ensuring value and quality.

Skills & Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, master's degree in taxation and CPA is preferred.
• 15+ years of corporate tax experience in a CPA firm and/or major corporation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Robust federal and state compliance knowledge, and strong research skills.
• Partnership tax experience.
• IAS 12 or ASC 740 experience.
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP, and tax related software such as OneSource.

If you think you can do this job but do not meet all the criteria, that's OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching, and mentoring.
• Values-led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, LGBTI+ sta and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives.
• Exceptional employee benefits including medical, dental, and excellent 401k plan.

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Applications close on 31 May 2025.

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