Job Title: Tax Manager - Renewable Energy
Job Responsibilities:
- Advise clients on tax issues related to renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, battery storage, geothermal, biomass, and fuel cell projects.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Tax, Advisory, Consulting, and Audit and Assurance departments to deliver comprehensive tax services.
- Manage renewable energy client engagements and identify opportunities to target new clients.
- Deliver value by advising clients on eligibility requirements and potential benefits related to IRC section 48 Investment Tax Credit, IRC section 45 Production Tax Credit, IRC section 45Q Carbon Capture Tax Credit, and IRC section 45V Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit.
- Prepare tax returns and provide advisory services related to modeling and structuring renewable energy tax equity structures, such as partnership flip, sale-leaseback, and pass-through lease.
- Maintain and develop strong internal and client relationships.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluating eligibility for various tax-related scenarios.
- Collaborate with member firms on workstreams such as cost segregation studies and tax equity financial modeling.
- Identify potential issues, propose solutions, and implement process improvement strategies.
- Ensure accurate and timely delivery of engagement deliverables, including presentation decks, executive summaries, credit calculations, tax forms, memoranda, and IRS audit responses.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and present opportunities to assist clients.
- Develop and mentor team members.
- Provide support for various internal initiatives and special tax-related projects.
Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, law, business administration, economics, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field, with an exception for a master’s degree with 2+ years of experience.
- Demonstrated analytical and research skills, effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven leadership skills with strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to collaborate and develop internal and external working relationships.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple, competing priorities.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Ability to travel up to 25% on average, based on work and client needs.
- Active accreditation in one of the following: Licensed CPA (if eligible), Licensed Attorney, Enrolled Agent, Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), or Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree such as MST, MAcc, LLM, or JD.
- Experience with tax technical research tools like CCH, Hein, Lexis, RIA, etc.
- Experience with Federal or State and Local Corporate & International (C&I) taxation.
- Experience with sustainability technologies or environmental sciences.
- Previous experience at a Big 4 or a large CPA or law firm.
Salary Information:
The wage range for this role is between $93,660 and $213,200. This range considers factors such as skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. Typically, candidates are not hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on the specifics of each case. Candidates may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.
Additional Information:
Company is an inclusive workplace that values diversity and offers a range of benefits. The company is committed to professional development, offering opportunities for skill-building, leadership, mentorship, and growth. The company ensures fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
