Sempra: Where opportunity powers impact

At Sempra, we tackle the biggest energy challenges that face ourindustry. Our high-performing team leverages the full capabilities ofour organization to serve 40 million consumers across NorthAmerica. By collaborating and challenging one another acrossmultiple disciplines, we inspire our best work, ideas andinnovation. From increasing liquified natural gas (LNG) capacitiesto reducing carbon emissions to helping people prepare for therealities of climate change, we are committed to building a betterenergy future for all.

Primary Purpose

This position will provide tax expertise for specific functional or business tax activities. In general, a Senior Tax Analyst will: (1) review the work of junior tax staff, (2) ensure completion of filing requirements and financial statement tax disclosures on a timely and accurate basis for the regulated and unregulated businesses, (3) respond to or direct staff to respond to tax and/or financial statement audits of the company and its subsidiaries, (4) analyze and quantify any tax impact to the company of current tax law and proposed tax legislation, (5) research tax positions under the direction and guidance of senior tax members, (6) identify favorable or simplified alternative reporting position for assigned function or business unit, and (7) develop tax planning opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbents will focus on both Tax Accounting and Tax Compliance.

Responsibilities are as follows:

• Ensure the completion of tax accounting (ASC 740) for the company and its subsidiaries, including financial statement and regulatory tax disclosures.
• Lead the effort to manage the tax requirements (e.g., determining book/tax differences and permanent and temporary differences) for the financial forecasting and strategic planning for assigned business unit, entities, projects and other responsibilities.
• Monitor, identify, research, quantify and effectively communicate proper tax provision and return reporting positions and filing requirements arising from business activities and planning strategies implemented for assigned business unit, entities, and responsibilities.
• Coordinate and review the company's responses to the financial statement auditor's and taxing authority auditor's information and data requests and proposed adjustments to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure the completion of the tax returns, estimated tax payments, including partnerships, exempt organizations, trusts, pension plans, and limited liability companies.
• Investigate and maintain awareness of existing and emerging tax laws, legislation, and rulings, in particular as they apply to assigned tasks and entities, including researching and quantifying any tax impact.
• Develop knowledge of the industry and the businesses; develop and maintain professional relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).