Tax Manager

Job Title: Tax Manager

Job Description:

The Tax Manager will also perform tax research and ensure compliance with federal and multi-state tax activities. The company is a leading renewable energy firm, committed to creating a sustainable future by deploying renewable energy infrastructure across the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee coordination and review of federal, state, and local tax filings across various tax types, including income, property, sales and use, franchise, and occupational license taxes, as well as FIRPTA, 1099 filings, employer taxes, and relevant multi-jurisdictional tax obligations.
• Collaborate with external advisors on strategic tax planning initiatives and conduct tax due diligence for ongoing development projects.
• Partner with advisors to prepare tax estimates and ensure timely payment of estimated taxes and distributions.
• Manage the fiscal and investor tax compliance calendar, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Maintain compliance with tax exemptions and manage related documentation.
• Address and resolve communications from tax authorities.
• Coordinate annual Nexus reviews for income and sales tax obligations.
• Prepare tax accounting provisions in compliance with ASC 740 standards.
• Review tax returns against partnership investment models to ensure alignment with inverted lease and partnership flip structures.
• Keep abreast of federal and state tax incentive programs relevant to the renewable energy sector.
• Oversee tax compliance aspects of M& A transactions, including purchase price allocation.
• Identify and propose tax-saving opportunities for future optimization and planning.
• Conduct ad hoc tax research and offer guidance to internal teams on tax-related matters.
• Develop state-level tax summaries for development and asset management teams in key jurisdictions.
• Partner with various internal departments, including accounting, development, structured finance, and asset management, to understand operational activities and financial performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree in Taxation preferred.
• CPA certification is required.
• 7+ years of relevant tax experience, ideally in Big 4, corporate environments, or the renewable energy industry.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Expertise in partnership taxation, particularly in renewable energy or real estate contexts.
• Familiarity with investment tax models for partnership flip and inverted lease structures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills preferred.

This position offers the exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic industry! If you have strong tax expertise and thrive in collaborative environments, please respond directly to Lauren Ivey via LinkedIn