Manager of Tax

Description

Job Summary

The Manager of Tax will play a critical role in a fast-growing, private equity-backed renewable energy platform. This position leads U.S. tax provision (ASC 740), compliance, and planning, while supporting strategic initiatives including project investments, tax equity structures, and acquisitions. This is a role that partners cross-functionally with accounting, finance, legal, and development teams to drive tax-efficient outcomes in a capital-intensive, project-based environment.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Prepares 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

Exposure to tax structuring and modeling considerations, including ITC/PTC

Partner with internal teams and advisors on tax equity structures, including coordination 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

Help build and scale the tax function to support high-growth, private equity-backed environments

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 asses tax legislation changes and business impacts

Contribute to special projects in a high-growth environment

Requirements

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or tax

CPA required

Minimum 6 years’ tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax

Big 4 experience preferred

Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Experience working in Renewable Energy and/or Private Equity preferred

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 in a clear and effective manner across all levels throughout the company and external auditors

Ability to comprehend complex accounting topics

Able to work up and down through the organization in a team environment, supporting various tax planning and strategic initiatives

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Strong organizational and leadership skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Advanced MS Excel skills

Demonstrates leadership and influencing experience, maturity, and judgment

Must have a demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities

Thrives in a fast paced, high-energy environment

Enthusiastic, proactive driver of what needs to happen

Works well under pressure, effectively handling change and demonstrates flexibility

TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer.