This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Vice President, Tax in the United States.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the overall tax strategy of a large-scale renewable energy business operating across utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. The position plays a critical role in enabling growth by optimizing tax structures, maximizing renewable energy incentives, and supporting complex project finance transactions. Acting as a key advisor to executive leadership, the role ensures compliance across federal, state, and local tax regulations while identifying opportunities to improve tax efficiency. It requires deep expertise in partnership taxation, tax equity structures, and renewable energy incentives. The environment is fast-paced, highly strategic, and cross-functional, involving close collaboration with finance, legal, development, and external advisors. This leader will also oversee tax reporting, risk management, and audit readiness across a rapidly expanding portfolio.
Accountabilities:- Lead the organization’s end-to-end tax function, defining and executing a comprehensive tax strategy aligned with business growth objectives across renewable energy development projects.
- Advise on structuring and optimizing utility-scale solar and battery storage investments, including tax equity transactions and project financing arrangements.
- Identify, implement, and maximize federal and state tax incentives, including renewable energy credits, abatements, and exemptions, while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Oversee tax compliance, reporting, and filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including income, property, and sales tax obligations.
- Manage tax audits, regulatory inquiries, and relationships with tax authorities, ensuring strong governance and risk mitigation.
- Partner cross-functionally with finance, legal, project development, and supply chain teams to support strategic initiatives and transactions.
- Provide tax forecasting and insights for GAAP reporting, cash tax planning, and FP&A modeling.
- Lead tax due diligence for acquisitions, partnerships, and new market expansions, ensuring optimal structuring and risk assessment.
- Manage external advisors and legal counsel while staying current on tax legislation and policy developments impacting the industry.
Requirements:
- 10–15+ years of progressive tax experience with leadership responsibility, ideally in renewable energy, infrastructure, or complex project-based industries.
- J.D. or CPA required; advanced tax education (LL.M. or Master’s in Taxation) preferred.
- Strong expertise in partnership taxation (Subchapter K), tax equity structures, and renewable energy tax credit frameworks.
- Proven experience managing large-scale tax operations, compliance programs, and cross-border or multi-jurisdictional tax issues.
- Deep understanding of project finance, debt structuring, and investment modeling in capital-intensive environments.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex tax scenarios.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing external advisors, auditors, and regulatory relationships.
- Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- High sense of urgency, strong business acumen, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced growth environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Remote-friendly work environment
- Opportunity to work on large-scale renewable energy projects with national impact
- Career growth within a rapidly scaling clean energy organization
- Exposure to complex tax structuring, financing, and strategic initiatives
- Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on sustainability and innovation
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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