Sr. Tax Accountant

Job Description
Seven Seas Water Group
Seven Seas Water Group () is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP). Seven Seas Water Group operates two businesses within the water infrastructure space. Seven Seas Water, which provides water treatment and desalination for governmental and industrial customers in Latin America and the Caribbean, and the AUC Group (), which provides decentralized wastewater treatment plants for industrial and municipal customers in the United States. Seven Seas Water delivers ~18 Bn gallons of clean water annually. We operate 11 water treatment plants internationally. We have more than 140 wastewater treatment plants under lease in the United States with property developers, municipal customers and utility districts. We consistently maintain a +97% plant availability for our customers.
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP) is a leading global private infrastructure investment platform. Founded in 2006, MSIP has made over 30 investments across its three flagship, closed-ended funds. Since inception, MSIP has had more than $13 billion in commitments. For further information about Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, please visit
Job Summary
The Senior Tax Accountant will be responsible for a wide variety of duties related to tax, transfer pricing, intercompany and other activities as management may deem necessary. The successful candidate will work with management to ensure timely and accurate income tax provision and compliance reporting. This includes preparing accurate tax provision and compliance workpapers by location, corresponding with Tax Advisors on tax matters, assisting with implementing and maintaining company transfer pricing policies, and tracking intercompany transactions including pay down of debt and trade payables. The ideal candidate will be a strong worker, self-starter, results-driven, analytical, and team-oriented. The senior Tax Accountant will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with tax regulations, optimizing tax strategies, and providing valuable insights to support the company's financial goals. This candidate must be local to Tampa and be willing to work a hybrid office schedule with 2-3 days in the office every week from the corporate office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Corporate Tax:
· Preparation of workpapers and supporting schedules to support the calculation of the annual income tax provision.
· Preparation of workpapers and supporting schedules for the annual income tax compliance requirements for both US and International locations, including preparation of US International Tax Reporting forms 5472, FDII calculations and Foreign Tax Credits.
· Coordinating and communicating with 3rd party tax advisors to complete the annual tax provision and compliance requirements.
· Preparation of various tax reporting requirements such as Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding (WHT), sales & use, property, and other ad valorem tax returns.
· Assist with other tax compliance and reporting as required.
Transfer Pricing & Intercompany:
· Understand and ensure compliance with the company's transfer pricing policies.
· Assist with periodic updates to the company's transfer pricing policies.
· Coordinate with Accounting on the calculation of the Transfer Pricing charges.
· Maintain the roll forward of intercompany balances ensuring that loans, interest, trade payables, transfer pricing and other balances are identified appropriately to ensure efficient movement of cash between international subsidiaries.
· Maintain all intercompany agreements and review intercompany relationships to determine when new intercompany agreements are needed.
· Preparation of intercompany interest calculation and journal entries.
· Preparation of quarterly intercompany clearing and related journal entries.
· Other tasks and responsibilities in support of the Accounting, Tax and Treasury Teams, as assigned.
Qualification/Requirements:
· Strong Excel and computer skills working with large data sets and pivot tables, proficiency in Word, and familiarity with general ledger and financial reporting systems.
· High degree of professionalism and strong interpersonal skills including the ability to listen and communicate effectively with all levels in the organization, both verbal and written.
· Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
· Must possess the desire and ability to learn and adapt to change quickly and produce quality work under tight deadlines.
· Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and superior attention to detail.
· Candidate must be research oriented to help explore new jurisdictions with company growth.
Education/Experience:
· Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, taxation, or related field.
· CPA strongly preferred.
· 5-7 years of relevant work experience including an understanding of ASC 740 and income tax accounting concepts.
· Candidate must have existing knowledge of federal and state regulations, and ideally some experience with international tax jurisdictions.
· Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is also a plus.
How to Apply
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We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
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