Tax Director

About the Company - Come work for a clean energy company that is publicly traded and at the forefront of emerging technologies! This is an On-Site position in Houston, TX

About the Role - Reporting to the VP, Accounting, the Director, Tax is responsible for the company’s tax compliance, tax planning, and accounting for income taxes and will work with the accounting team and third-party accounting firms of public and non-public, domestic and international, corporate and partnership tax entities.

Responsibilities

• Direct all tax compliance, including managing the preparation and filing of federal, state, sales & use, municipality, and international income tax returns, including all related analysis and support.
• Be a strategic business partner, researching, analyzing, advising, and supporting the finance team and domestic and international project teams in tax-related issues.
• Maintain relationships with third-party service providers and tax advisors, advising upon key decisions with respect to professional services required.
• Collaborate with third-party advisors to ensure the review of the tax provision for SEC reporting purposes, including the implications of any transactions or business combination accounting.
• Collaborate with third-party advisors to ensure the business complies with any other tax provision agreements for private entities.
• Identify and resolve GAAP technical tax accounting matters as they arise.
• Conduct research as necessary to advise management of the tax implications resulting from projected organizational actions.
• Respond to federal, state, and local tax notices and manage federal, state, and local tax audits and examinations.
• Advise on the proper structure of legal entities and intercompany activity.
• Develop and implement an expanding tax team
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - Education details

Required Skills

• Problem solving: identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity and is able to create, read, and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization that support the essential duties and responsibilities.
• Planning/organizing: prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of accounting or finance experience (preferably a combination of public and industry) and 5 years in US and international tax and US Tax Reform matters, including ASC 740, is required. Experience with an Up-C structure, tax receivable agreements, and the consequences of DeSPAC transactions will be highly desired. Other required or preferred experience includes:
• Demonstrated experience managing and/or developing a tax team (required)
• Publicly traded company experience, including SOX compliance (preferred)

Pay range and compensation package - compensation $166k-$199k plus benefits