November 12, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

Tax Lead

Organization:
Sempra
Region:
Canada, California, San Diego
End of contest:
December 31, 2026
Type:
full time
Category:
Accounting/finance
Description

Primary Purpose

Leads complex compliance and provision delivery across multiple jurisdictions, advising partners on operational impacts and implementing control improvements that withstand audit scrutiny. This highly visible role will lead the income tax provision process under ASC 740 and partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, business units and external auditors. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to drive accurate reporting, risk management and process improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Leads income tax accounting and reporting activities, including quarterly and annual tax provision calculations under ASC 740, SEC disclosures, and analysis of effective tax rates, uncertain tax positions, and valuation allowances.
  • Provides technical tax expertise and planning support by conducting tax research, monitoring changes in tax laws, GAAP, and SEC regulations, assessing financial statement impacts, and supporting tax forecasting, planning, and cash tax management.
  • Partners with cross-functional stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, Legal, business units, and external auditors to ensure accurate tax reporting, maintain SOX 404-compliant documentation and controls, and support broader business objectives.
  • Leads complex provision and compliance deliverables across multiple jurisdictions and business units.
  • Designs and executes data collection plans for large returns and provision components, reconciling to source systems.
  • Prepares audit ready documentation for significant estimates and uncertain positions.
  • Implements control enhancements that strengthen documentation quality and cycle time.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
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Contact

Sempra

101 Ash St

San Diego

California United States

www.sempra.com