Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax ManagerNew Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) is a global energy infrastructure company founded to help address energy poverty and accelerate the world's transition to reliable, affordable and clean energy. The company owns and operates natural gas and liquefied natural gas ("LNG") infrastructure, ships and logistics assets to rapidly deliver turnkey energy solutions to global markets.

The company has liquefaction, regasification and power generation operations in the United States, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Mexico. The company has marine operations with vessels operating under time charters and in the spot market globally.Our world-class team has expertise across power, infrastructure, transportation, logistics and LNG, and we have developed a proven track record building and operating liquefaction facilities, onshore and offshore regasification terminals, pipelines, power plants, and innovative LNG delivery solutions.We believe that everyone should have access to affordable, cleaner energy. However, billions of people around the planet still lack this critical element for quality of life and economic growth.

We are driven by our vision of a world in which electricity is no longer a luxury good, and we are looking for talented, driven individuals to help us light the world with cleaner, more affordable energy solutions.ResponsibilitiesThe Role:We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager to be based in the company's New York headquarters. The position will be responsible for the company's global tax provision and reporting process under ASC 740. The position is primarily focused on tax accounting, including the quarterly and annual tax provision, deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, effective tax rate analysis, tax-related financial statement disclosures, and technical tax accounting matters arising from the company's global operations and complex structure.The successful candidate will operate as a key member of the tax and controllership organization, partnering closely with accounting leadership, finance teams, and external advisors to strengthen the company's tax accounting processes, reporting quality, internal controls, and audit readiness.What You Will Do:Manage the quarterly and annual global income tax provision process under ASC 740Manage accounting and reporting for: deferred tax assets and liabilitiesvaluation allowancesuncertain tax positions (FIN 48)APB 23 / outside basis differenceseffective tax rate analysisreturn-to-provision adjustmentstax-related financial statement disclosuresEvaluate and document tax accounting implications of complex transactions, restructurings, financing activities, legal entity changes, and cross-border operationsPartner closely with the corporate accounting organization to ensure accurate tax-sensitive accounting and reporting across the company's global legal entity structureSupport statutory financial reporting and local country tax accounting considerationsCoordinate with independent auditors on tax accounting matters and support quarterly and annual audit proceduresAssist in strengthening tax-related controls, SOX processes, documentation standards, and reporting governanceDrive process improvements and operational discipline across the tax accounting functionQualificationsWhat You Bring:Bachelor's degree with a CPA required.

Advanced degree in tax preferred7-10 years of relatable experience at big four accounting firms and/or multinational public company environmentsDeep technical knowledge of ASC 740 and broader US GAAPStrong experience with deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and multinational tax accountingExperience supporting SEC reporting and public company audit environmentsAbility to manage complex issues across multiple jurisdictions and legal entitiesInitiative and ability to act independently in a complex work environment.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – ability to communicate clearly and precisely, and to command the respect of business colleagues.Quantitative skills (e.g., ability to create and/or review Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint slides).The ability to work well with an array of personalities and counterparties.Flexibility – the ability to deal with rapid growth in constantly changing internal and external environments.Impeccable integrity and a strong personal work ethic.