Dcn tax specialist

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Job Summary

The Tax Specialist is responsible for managing tax exposure on projects executed across multiple U.S. states and countries. This role ensures full compliance with federal, state, local, and foreign tax requirements applicable to complex project operations. The Specialist collaborates closely with Finance, Project Management, Commercial, Supply Chain, Contracts and Corporate Tax Team to evaluate tax obligations, optimize tax positions, mitigate risks, and support project execution.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure full tax compliance for projects operating across various states and counties.
• Identify and manage tax exposure related to corporate income tax, indirect tax, withholding tax, sales/use tax, tax exemption applications.
• Provide clear tax guidance for cross‑border transactions, equipment movement, manpower deployment, and contracting strategies.
• Reduce financial risk by implementing strong tax controls and monitoring tax obligations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate tax audits, assessments, and inquiries related to multi‑jurisdiction project activities.
• Review client contracts, pricing structures, and invoicing requirements to confirm whether identified taxes are to be passed through, included in sales value, or tracked as client‑recoverable items.
• Determine optimal tax treatment and provide guidance to Project Controls, Billing, and Supply Chain on correct charging mechanisms (e.g., sales tax-on-sales, markups, cost pass‑through, exemptions).
• Provide tax guidance during bidding, contracting, procurement, and project execution.
• Support in verifying correct tax treatment for vendors, purchase orders, and service agreements.
• Advise on tax requirements for mobilizing workforce and equipment across jurisdictions.
• Develop tax guidance templates, checklists, and standard operating procedures for multi‑jurisdiction projects.
• Identify opportunities for tax optimization.
• Coordinate external and internal tax audits, provide documentation and explanations to authorities as required.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation, 5+ years of experience in similar role.
• 5–8 years of experience in multi‑state tax or international corporate tax department, preferably in a project‑based industry (energy, construction, EPC, engineering services).
• Hands‑on experience with sales/use tax, nexus assessments, withholding tax, and cross‑border tax exposure.
• Experience supporting project teams with tax compliance in various states/counties.
• Exposure to tax audits and working with tax authorities.

Preferred

• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, Ariba and other ERP procurement/project management systems.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Site-based position within the project office, requiring close coordination with vendors and Supply Chain team, Commercial/Cost Team, Project Management and Finance.

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