Position Description

The Tax Accounting Manager is an experienced individual contributor that will work with the Tax Director and a team of other experienced Accounting Managers and Senior Accountants to manage the direction and coordination of all company tax matters. 

The Tax Accounting Manager, reporting to the Tax Director is a regular, full-time position and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates preparation of project-level partnership income, sales, and property tax returns.
• Assists Tax Director in providing support for ASC 740 and Corporate tax compliance.
• Works closely with accounting, finance, and business development teams to ensure strategic alignment of the tax function with other business units.
• Assists in tax research and due diligence related to the development and acquisition of commercial and utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Provides initial review of quarterly HLBV model updates.
• Manages the resolution of IRS and state income tax audit examinations.
• Coordinates use of outside tax advisors and outside consultants as needed.
• Manages preparation of information reporting including Forms 1099 and 990.
• Assists in designing, implementing, and continually improving department procedures to facilitate pro-active identification and resolution of tax issues.
• Ensures that all tax returns and reports are filed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists the Tax Director in providing proactive tax guidance and support for corporate and shareholder tax issues.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and CPA (preferred)
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant tax experience.
• Extensive experience working with Corporate and Partnership tax returns at Federal and State levels
• Knowledge of GAAP Financial Statement audits and the concepts of ASC 740
• Sales, Use and Property Tax compliance
• Experience working with and preparing HLBV models
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method
• Proficient in Excel
• Renewable energy experience a plus
• Strong accounting skills and demonstrated knowledge of tax laws

Key Attributes for Success

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with
• enthusiasm
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

Location: Austin, TX 

Travel: Depending on location, some travel will be required

Job Level: Manager (no direct reports)