**Description:** Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. The world requires reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy and we see this as an opportunity. Our 10,000 employees work together as a team to relentlessly pursue excellence, embrace the highest standards of safety and responsible operations, leverage our creativity and technical expertise to solve challenging problems, care about our employees and the communities where we work and live, and recognize integrity is critical to our ongoing success. As a*Manager Tax*you will manage a team of professionals that prepare and file various indirect tax returns. This role involves interpreting federal, state, and local tax laws related to fuels. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. This role works closely with upper management to ensure that the company stays compliant in all jurisdictions. At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can: * Manage federal and motor fuel tax return compliance, tax remittances, and audits for 50 plus taxing jurisdictions. * Keep apprised of all current technical matters and changes to excise tax laws. * Responsible for maintaining the integrity of tax rates and rules within the systems used for motor fuel tax compliance. * Adhere to all Sarbanes Oxley controls. * Interpret fuel tax laws and apply them so as to minimize tax liabilities. Prepare timely research memos for various areas of the company when new issues arise. * Maintain the tax calendar. * Consult with internal and external legal counsel and outside tax consultants on various issues relating to Valero’s ongoing business such as customer tax disputes, administrative hearings, contract negotiations, acquisitions and divestitures. * Recommend changes in the business process when new law changes occur. * Understand fuel tax determination within SAP and fuel tax reporting software and provides recommendations to Systems Development when changes need to be adapted. * Oversee licensing for new business requirements. * Identify issues within returns and timely manage return amendments to meet open statute periods. * Provide timely tax strategies for improving the business process of the fuel tax function. Review tax language within contracts for terminals and commercial business related to fuel tax and update language when needed. * Maintain integrity of the file system for research projects and for returns. * Hire, train, and maintain sufficient and appropriate staff to ensure that the above-mentioned tasks are properly and timely performed. * Recognize and handle personnel-related problems. This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay. **Qualifications:** *Minimum Requirements:* * Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Accounting or related field required. * 10 years of experience in Accounting or motor fuel tax required. * 3 years of experience in supervisory or management role working with staff. * Experience performing state tax research using tax services (e.g., CCH, RIA, BNA, etc.) required. * Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location, required *Preferred Requirements:* * Master’s degree preferred. * CPA preferred. * Experience in a similar industry or corporate environment preferred. Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits: * Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program * 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting * Company-sponsored Pension Plan * Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs * Onsite Daycare Center * Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers * State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities * Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch * Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking/hiking on the greenbelt Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com. Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites. *LI-LP1 **Job:** Accounting/Tax/Audit **Primary Location:** US-TX-San Antonio **Job Posting:** Feb 27, 2025, 2:59:26 PM **Unposting Date:** Ongoing **Req ID:** 250013D