2025-04-25
Northern Natural Gas Company
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Omaha
Nebraska
68102
United States
Position Title: Tax Manager (Non-Income Taxes)
Location: Omaha, NE, United States
Description:
The property tax manager oversees and manages property taxes (85%), and sales/use taxes (15%) for Northern Natural Gas Company, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and related affiliates. This position also provides tax support for FERC reports and rate cases.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and/or review all property tax renderings and reports and analyze all tax assessment valuations and abatements. Negotiate favorable tax positions for company with tax authorities.
Prepare and/or review budget, forecast, cash flow estimates, and accounting for property taxes, sales/use taxes, and excise taxes.
Preparation of tax protests and representation before taxing authorities on disputed matters.
Assist in exploration and development of state and local tax planning opportunities to increase earnings and cash flow.
Supervise and train staff in all company property and sales/use tax matters.
Assist in development and enhancement of tax systems and tax procedures.
Coordination of property, sales/use, and excise tax audits.
Assist Vice President, Taxes (BHE) in the development and analysis of state tax policy and state tax legislation.
Prepare tax aspects of FERC regulatory reports and rate case supporting documents.
Perform special tax projects and analyses, as requested.
Provide technical tax analysis and support to other departments.
Perform supervisory activities, including employee safety, selection and development of employees, employee counseling and motivation, and salary administration. Assist in the administration of the department budget and reporting the work performed within the department.
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
Minimum six years industry equivalent tax experience, including one year in a senior technical/leadership role.
CMI, MAI or other appraisal designations/certifications preferred.
Extensive knowledge of appraisal theory, tax laws and procedures, financial analysis, accounting, and operations of various entities is essential.
Ability to recognize key drivers in property valuations and their impacts on property tax assessments.
Extensive interaction with company personnel (both inside and outside the department).
Creative thinking abilities.
Strong organization and planning skills required to manage project-oriented work.
Adaptable and accepting of change.
Strong state and local technical tax experience - particularly in regulated pipelines.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
Some overnight travel may be required
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
About US:
BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy's interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.
About the Team:
Northern Natural Gas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10002106
Job Category: Finance
Posting Date: 2025-03-03
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 1111 S 103rd St, Omaha, NE, 68124, US
Salary Range: $119,400 - $140,400
Business: Northern Natural Gas Company
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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