Vice President, Tax

Role Overview

• Provide tax advice to support the development of 5 GW of utility scale solar and battery storage projects
• Identify and implement opportunities to maximize the use of renewable energy tax incentives, including federal and state tax credits, property tax abatements, and sales/use tax exclusions
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements and foreign entities of concern restrictions
• Develop and execute a comprehensive tax strategy aligned with the company’s growth objectives
• Support financing of projects and the company, including structuring tax equity transactions
• Identify and mitigate tax risks across all jurisdictions.
• Manage audits, inquiries, and relationships with IRS, state and local tax authorities
• Support the Project Finance team model and forecasting
• Identify and drive the implementation of tax planning initiatives
• Manage tax risk, coordinate the tax planning and reporting functions and ensure appropriate documentation to support lender/investor due diligence
• Perform feasibility analyses of various tax initiatives to improve tax efficiency and support the strategic goals of the Company.
• Perform due diligence, structure and advise senior management on the tax implications of acquisitions and strategic partnerships
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and/or legal counsel.
• Actively monitor US, state, and tax legislative and judicial actions, analyze potential impacts/benefits and support the Senior Vice President of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
• Work cross-functionally with business partners and other corporate functions such as legal, business units, supply chain on new business initiatives, new market penetrations and operations, and tax-efficient supply chain structures implementation
• Provide GAAP, cash tax and FP&A tax forecasts
• Oversee preparation and filing of all federal, state and local income, property and sales tax returns

Requirements

• J.D. or C.P.A.
• 10–15+ years of progressive tax experience, including leadership roles
• Extensive experience in the renewable energy industry, including partnership taxation, tax credit initiatives, debt financing, and tax equity financing
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to manage tax advisors.
• Excellent decision-making capabilities with a thorough understanding of various drivers impacting the decision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively with all team members including our Senior Executive team.
• A strong sense of urgency, positive outlook, and a proactive work ethic approach in a fast-paced work environment

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• comprehensive medical and dental plan options
• flexible PTO