What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Accountant position at Altus Power, Inc.?
About Altus Power:
Altus Power is a national leader in clean energy, generating renewable power where it’s needed most. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, we develop, own and operate solar energy systems, battery storage and electric vehicle charging from coast-to-coast. Altus transforms underutilized spaces, like warehouse rooftops, parking canopies and brownfields, into productive clean energy assets. Since 2009, Altus has grown to own and operate more than 1 gigawatt of solar producing projects across 25 states, serving more than 500 enterprises and more than 36,000 community solar subscribers.
Our ability to scale is backed by strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Blackstone and Goldman Sachs and we are well-capitalized to drive growth in markets with supportive clean energy policies. We’re in the process of being acquired by TPG through its TPG Rise Climate Infrastructure strategy – an exciting chapter that will enable us to accelerate our mission of expanding access to clean electric power.
We are proud to offer a dynamic and collaborative workplace where passionate, mission-driven professionals can thrive while helping to power a cleaner future.
About the Position
Altus Power is currently seeking a highly motivated individual with the skills, experience, and aptitude to serve as our Senior Tax Accountant.
Responsibilities:
• Act as a liaison between external tax service providers (compliance, property, etc.) and Tax Director
• Provide initial review of federal tax returns & supporting work papers for the Company’s tax equity partnerships
• Assist the Tax Director in the processing of federal and state estimate & extension calculations and payments
• Assist the Tax Director in the review of the tax provision prepared under ASC 740 by external service provider
• Responsible for the correspondence, intake, and organization of tax-related notices with various taxing jurisdictions
• Responsible for the intake and transmission of property tax related documents (assessments, bills, etc.) to external service provider
• Assist the Tax Director with the preparation of annual and quarterly HLBV models that are used to report NCI
• Assist the Tax Director with the tax equity buyout process including maintaining and updating a forward-looking buyout schedule
• Assist the Tax Director with due diligence as it relates to transactions
• Management of tax-related correspondence received in the accounting inbox
• Assist the Tax Director with Form 1099 reporting
• Assist the Tax Director with year-end audit completed by external service provider at both the Company and tax equity partnership level
• Ad-hoc projects as required
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree accounting with 2-4 plus years of work-related experience
• CPA or master’s degree in tax is preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax laws related to partnerships, preferably within the renewable energy sector.
• Working knowledge of indirect taxes (property, sales, etc.)
• Advanced problem solving, project management and implementation skills.
Work Life at Altus
Our team is the asset we are most proud of. We aim to create a positive work-life balance.
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
• Competitive compensation
• Health and Dental Insurance (100% of premium paid of Company’s standard policy)
• Participation in 401k Plan
• Paid cell phone service on Company’s plan
• Company paid lunch in the office
• Company paid membership to building gym
• Two monthly work from home days
Altus is unequivocally committed to the principles of equal employment.