Jeff Borchers joins Opportune
Opportune LLP, a leading global energy consulting firm, has announced that Jeff Borchers has joined the firm as Managing Director in its Tax practice. Mr. Borchers brings over 20 years of corporate tax, treasury, accounting and legal experience to the firm.
“His expertise in corporate finance, M&A and tax reporting in the energy sector will add significant value to our clients.”
Based in Houston, Jeff’s principle focus will be on transaction services, financial reporting of income taxes and tax compliance.
Prior to joining Opportune, Jeff was with KPMG where he led the Houston practice’s Alternative Investments practice serving private equity firms and portfolio companies in all facets of taxation and signed off on tax provisions for large public company clients. Prior to KPMG, he served as Vice President – Tax & Assistant Treasurer at Willbros Group Inc. where he re-domiciled and restructured the company, reducing its overall effective tax rate, promoted tax compliance across all business units in multiple U.S. and international tax jurisdictions, settled U.S. and international tax disputes, participated in buy-side due diligence and managed Willbros’ cash and covenants under its credit facility during challenging times.
“We are pleased to welcome Jeff to our tax team in Houston,” said Opportune Partner Dean Price. “His expertise in corporate finance, M&A and tax reporting in the energy sector will add significant value to our clients.”
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from DePaul University and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the John Marshall Law School.