Tax Manager

Overview

This Tax Manager role leads U.S. tax provision (ASC 740), compliance, and planning for a private equity-backed renewable energy platform. Responsibilities include partnering cross-functionally with accounting, finance, legal, and development teams to support tax-efficient outcomes in a capital-intensive, project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provision and related disclosures in accordance with ASC 740
• Manage tax accounts, reconciliations, and provision-to-return adjustments
• Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance processes and external providers
• Ensure timely filings and manage tax calendars across jurisdictions
• Support tax structuring and modeling considerations, including ITC/PTC
• Partner with internal teams and advisors on tax equity structures, coordinating with external advisors and internal stakeholders
• Analyze fixed assets and depreciation (MACRS, bonus) for large-scale projects
• Support project lifecycle activities including placed-in-service and credit qualification
• Assist with transaction support, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financing
• Support entity-specific tax matters, including allocations, ownership structures, and capital account considerations
• Advise leadership on tax implications of strategic decisions
• Prepare technical memos and support complex tax positions
• Identify tax planning opportunities aligned with growth strategy
• Lead and support tax audits, including documentation of key tax positions and credits
• Drive process improvements and enhance SOX-compliant tax controls
• Improve tax data flows and integration with financial systems
• Manage tax notices and inquiries across jurisdictions
• Coordinate limited Canadian tax compliance with external advisors
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monitor and assess tax legislation changes and business impacts
• Contribute to special projects in a high-growth environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax
• CPA required
• Minimum 6 years’ tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. tax laws
• Knowledge of indirect taxes, including sales, use, franchise, real estate, and personal property
• Exposure to renewable energy tax concepts or capital-intensive industries
• Ability to perform complex tax research and analysis and effectively communicate results in the form of discussion, presentation, or technical memorandum
• Ability to communicate/present issues clearly and effectively across all levels, including to external auditors
• Ability to comprehend complex accounting topics
• Ability to work across the organization in a team environment while supporting various tax planning and strategic initiatives
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced MS Excel skills
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing experience, maturity, and judgment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and works effectively under pressure with flexibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 experience preferred
• Experience working in Renewable Energy and/or Private Equity preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.

Location

Not specified.