Regional Tax Manager

Fluence Energy Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence Energy Inc. is seeking a Regional Tax Manager in Manila, Philippines, to oversee tax compliance for the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan. The role involves managing tax risks, audits, and providing timely tax advice. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of ten years of tax experience, possess a CPA, and demonstrate strong communication skills.

This position requires a flexible team player familiar with international tax frameworks and proficiency in Excel. Fluence is committed to sustainability and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years tax experience in a Big 4 tax department or corporate tax department with international exposure.
• Strong team player demonstrating maximum flexibility.
• Ability to thrive in a performance-focused and results-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead completion of tax compliance needs for Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan.
• Manage tax audits and assessments, including tax court cases.
• Provide timely tax advice and promote tax awareness.

Skills

Big 4 tax experience

International tax exposure

Excel proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Education

Business or Finance/Accounting degree

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

SAP4/HANA

Job description

About Fluence

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, visit fluenceenergy.com.

About the Position

The Regional Tax Manager will be a member of the APAC Finance team and will report directly to the APAC Tax Director and work in close collaboration with the APAC Finance and Global Tax teams. This role will be responsible for all tax related matters for Fluence Philippines, Taiwan and Japan and provide support to APAC tax functions for regional projects / initiatives as directed by the Senior Tax Director - APAC. The manager will handle the following key areas:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead completion of tax compliance needs for Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan – must have scope to expand to other jurisdictions within 12 months.
• Manage tax audits and assessments, including tax cases filed in the Tax Courts.
• Manage tax risks, promote tax awareness, initiate continued improvements to internal controls over processes with tax impact, and provide timely tax advice on an ad-hoc basis.
• Provide support to APAC tax functions and on all tax related matters for regional projects / initiatives, as needed, including monitoring of legislative and regulatory tax law developments.
• Support US income tax provisioning process and extend support to Philippine finance lead on controllership function for Philippines.

Required Skills

• Minimum of ten years tax experience in a Big 4 tax department or a corporate tax department in an MNC, with international tax exposure.
• Business or equivalent university degree with a concentration in finance/accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant with actual experience in dealing with tax authorities.
• Strong team player demonstrating maximum flexibility.
• Ability to thrive in a performance-focused and results-oriented environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and ability and curiosity to analyze and filter data.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Knowledge of US GAAP including ASC 740.
• Understanding of transfer pricing principles.
• Knowledge of SAP4/HANA a big advantage.
• Energy or energy storage business knowledge is an advantage.
• Ideally high energy, proactive, solutions-oriented contributor, possessing an intellectual curiosity and a "hunger for knowledge."

EEO Statement

Fluence is an equal opportunity employer and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.