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Posting Date: 19 Jun 2026
City: Houston
Location:
Houston, TX, US, 77070
Chicago, IL, US, 60603
Lisle, IL, US, 60532
Contract Type: Permanent
Division: Americas Finance
Level of experience: Intermediate
RINA is currently recruiting for a Tax Specialist to join its office in Houston, TX, Chicago or Lisle, IL within the Americas Finance Division.
Compensation Data
$80,000 - $110,000 commensurate with experience and education.
Mission
The Tax Specialist is responsible for overseeing the fiscal operations for companies in the RINA North America Region, including fiscal planning and analysis, budgeting, accounting, and reporting. This role ensures that the organization's fiscal processes are efficient, accurate, and compliant with relevant regulations. The RINA North America Region includes United States and Canada.
Key Accountabilities
Tax Management and Compliance:
- Lead tax planning and compliance efforts.
- Track the status of filings and work with external consultants to ensure filings are completed within the due dates.
- Coordinate the filings or federal, state, local, property, sales & use and VAT tax where applicable.
- Review and propose resolution for any notices received from taxation agencies.
- Liaise with HR to document and ensure that federal and state payroll taxes are processed and reported.
- Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies.
- Implement internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy of financial data.
Tax Planning and Optimization:
- Identifying opportunities (tax credit, exemption) to minimize tax liabilities, maximize tax benefits.
- Support the Corporate Tax function as needed.
- Advising on tax implications of mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, and other strategic initiatives.
- Drafting a schedule of annual and monthly obligations.
- Support colleagues in the operating network in preparing the tax documentation necessary to participate in tenders or consultancy on various tax issues before signing contracts or in the event of disputes with suppliers/customers.
Financial Planning and Analysis on fiscal matters:
- Develop and implement financial plans, budgets, and forecasts on fiscal matters.
- Analyze financial data and trends to provide insights and recommendations to management.
- Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast and identify areas for improvement.
Research and Analysis:
- Conducting research on tax laws, regulations, rulings, and court cases to stay updated on changes and developments.
- Analyzing tax issues and implications related to specific transactions, investments, or business operations.
Financial Reporting:
- Calculate the tax provision and monthly adjustments as necessary for financial closure activities.
- Gather relevant financial and operational data necessary for tax analysis and compliance.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
- Coordinate with external auditors during financial audits.
Communication and Coordination:
- Liaising with internal departments, external advisors, and tax authorities to facilitate tax-related activities.
- Communicating tax requirements, deadlines, and updates to relevant stakeholders within the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance management or economics.
- 5+ years’ experience in finance, accounting, fiscal sector, and tax optimization initiatives.
- Strong understanding of management control principles, including performance measurement, cost accounting, and process optimization.
- Proven ability to drive change and implement process improvements within a complex organizational environment.
- Leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive consensus on strategic initiatives.
- Project management skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects from initiation to implementation.
- Adaptability and resilience in navigating organizational dynamics and driving change in a dynamic business environment.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Microsoft Power, Excel, BI, Tableau).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
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Competencies
- WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
- FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
- PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
- INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
- DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.
RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.
RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.
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Align your credentials to SOC codes
Tax Specialist roles map to SOC codes like 13-2082 (Tax Preparer) or 13-2011 (Accountant). Confirm your degree and job duties match the SOC code your employer uses on the LCA, mismatches trigger RFEs.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Look up the prevailing wage for your target SOC code and work location using OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet the DOL wage level tied to your experience, and underpayment is a common LCA denial trigger.
Target firms with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. Tax roles at these institutions skip the lottery entirely, giving you a guaranteed path if your credentials fit the posting.
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Request premium processing at the offer stage
USCIS processes premium processing I-129 petitions within 15 business days. Negotiate this into your offer before signing, since standard processing can run several months and delay your start date significantly.
Verify CPA licensure portability across states
If your H-1B is tied to a state-licensed tax role, confirm your CPA license transfers or is recognized in the work location state. Some employers file the LCA for one state but later reassign you, which requires a new LCA amendment.
H-1B Visa Tax Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Tax Specialist positions typically require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or a closely related field, which satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The key is that your employer documents in the H-1B petition that the specific duties require that theoretical and practical knowledge. Roles with vague duty descriptions or where any business degree would qualify can attract RFEs.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas most often for Tax Specialists?
Public accounting firms, multinational corporations with in-house tax departments, financial services companies, and Big Four firms have strong H-1B filing histories for tax roles. You can find Tax Specialist postings filtered by verified H-1B sponsorship history on Migrate Mate, which pulls from DOL Labor Condition Application data rather than relying on employer self-reporting.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline as a Tax Specialist applicant?
If your employer is cap-subject, USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for the following October 1 start date. Not being selected means waiting a full year to re-register. Tax roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government entities are cap-exempt and bypass the lottery, allowing filing at any time with an employment start date as soon as USCIS approves the petition.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B to a different tax practice area or office location?
A move to a different office location or a material change in job duties requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS and, in most cases, a new LCA covering the new work location's prevailing wage. Transfers within the same metropolitan statistical area using the original LCA may be permissible, but this determination depends on the specific worksite addresses and DOL guidance at the time.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Tax Specialist role?
USCIS provides a 60-day grace period after your employment ends, during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and have them file an H-1B transfer petition. The transfer can be filed under portability rules, allowing you to begin working for the new employer once the petition is received by USCIS, before it's approved, as long as you've held valid H-1B status for at least 12 months.