Noble is hiring for a International Tax Manager to work out of our corporate office in Houston, while working a hybrid work schedule. Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor. We own and operate one of the most modern and technically advanced fleets. Noble has been engaged in the contract drilling of oil and gas wells since 1921. Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services with a fleet of offshore drilling units focused largely on ultra-deepwater and high specification jack-up drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide. Our vision is to be the leading offshore driller by being first choice for employees, customers, and investors. Our mission is drilling to power the world responsibly. This role is responsible for overseeing international income tax provisions in compliance with ASC 740, ensuring accurate host-country tax filings, and driving strategic tax planning initiatives. You will lead tax audit management and design robust internal processes to mitigate tax risks, positioning the organization for global compliance and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Review quarterly and annual foreign countries’ income tax accruals in accordance with ASC 740 and present any relevant observations to the Tax Director and/or the Vice President of Tax.
- Work closely with Region Controllers and other departments (Accounting, Marketing, Operations, Treasury, and Legal) on any issues that may have a material tax impact.
- Review income tax accounts and tax reserve schedules for assigned jurisdictions.
- Approve non-US tax filings for assigned jurisdictions and identify any tax planning opportunities as a result of such review.
- Manage non-US tax audits and identify structuring alternatives to manage issues that may give rise to future audits.
- Manage the review of personal income tax, withholding tax, and value added tax filings and payments in assigned non-US jurisdictions.
- Responsible for host country tax planning and tax structure maintenance.
- Work closely with Treasury and Tax Director to develop host country cash repatriation and cash funding strategies
- Develop and maintain tax structures for new markets. Work closely with the relevant division controllers to ensure that transactions are recorded in accordance with the tax structures.
- Prepare tax calculations for input into bid request forms and communicate tax analysis results accordingly with the Tax Director and relevant marketing personnel.
- As needed, work directly with the tax representatives of current and prospective customers to discuss any tax issues concerning current and prospective contracts
- Review and approve tax clauses for customer and vendor contracts, and communicate any potential issues directly with relevant Marketing personnel.
- Review and approve intercompany agreements (e.g. bareboat charter agreements, etc) relevant to assigned jurisdictions
- Manage settlement of intercompany notes and trade balances relevant to assigned jurisdictions
- Provide assistance with feasibility analysis and assist in implementation of any contemplated worldwide restructuring
- Manage BEPS documentation and notification requirements
- Perform due diligence and manage eliminations of unnecessary legal entities.
- As needed, assist in the review of the U.S. consolidated tax return and identify any tax planning opportunities as a result of such review.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (Master's Degree Preferred)
- 8+ years of public accounting (international/global tax) and/or oilfield services industry experience.
- Familiarity with of U.S. income tax reporting standards ASC 740 (f/k/a SFAS 109) preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- IFS and OneStream preferred.
- Travel may be required (domestic and international).
Travel Expectations
As needed (maximum 3-4 times a year)
Managerial Responsibility
Direct: None