Director of Tax - Renewable Energy | $200K+ Role

Convergent Energy and Power LP; New York (NY); Remote; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer days

401K with employer match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Convergent Energy and Power LP is seeking a Director of Tax for a fully remote role, senior individual-contributor with strategic influence. You will own tax planning, compliance, and strategy across US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, focusing on ITC/PTC structures and renewable energy tax incentives.

As the standalone tax leader, you will collaborate with business leaders, educate non-tax colleagues, and drive tax risk management. Travel is minimal (approx.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in tax planning and compliance, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with ITC/PTC and renewable energy tax credits.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning initiatives for tax equity structures and ensure compliance.
• Direct and oversee tax compliance for US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and document tax workpapers.
• Develop tax policies and coordinate annual tax provisions and HLBV models.

Skills

Tax planning

Tax compliance

ITC/PTC knowledge

Multijurisdictional

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

Tools

HLBV modeling

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Director of Tax - Renewable Energy | $200K+ Role — Remote

This is a senior individual-contributor Director-level role at a clean energy company — a relatively rare structure that offers strategic influence without people-management overhead. It's well-suited for experienced tax professionals who prefer deep technical work over team-building responsibilities.

Compensation is competitive: At $200,000–$215,000 base, this aligns with the upper end of Director of Tax salaries in the US (market range typically $160,000–$220,000 for comparable roles), reflecting both the seniority and the specialized renewable energy expertise required.

High-demand skills this role develops:

• Tax equity structuring (ITC/PTC) — a niche with surging demand as the Inflation Reduction Act expands clean energy incentives
• HLBV (Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value) modeling — specialized accounting skill valued by energy and infrastructure firms
• Multi-jurisdictional compliance (US, Canada, Puerto Rico)
• Cross-functional tax advisory and stakeholder communication

Green flags: Fully remote option, flexible culture signaled by the hybrid language, mission-driven company in a growth sector, and emphasis on work-life balance. The clean energy tax space is expanding rapidly post-IRA, making this experience highly transferable.

Watch points: As a solo tax function with no direct reports, there is limited internal upward mobility unless the company grows significantly. Big 4 or multinational experience is preferred but not required, suggesting the company values pragmatic expertise over pedigree. This suits a proven operator ready to own a function independently.

Remote roles: This is a fully remote role for candidates who are based outside of the New York Metropolitan area. For those located in the area, we encourage you to consider our hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days a week in our NYC office). That said, we value flexibility and if you have a different preference, please do not let that deter you from applying – let’s talk about it!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment-based visas at this time. (e.g., H-1B, TN, visa transfer, green card sponsorship, etc.)

Energy storage is the key to unlocking a future where our world is powered by renewable resources. At Convergent Energy and Power, our mission is to make the electrical grid cleaner, more reliable, and less expensive by leveraging state-of-the-art energy storage and distributed generation technologies.

The Director of Tax will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of tax compliance, planning, and strategy for Convergent Energy and Power. As a standalone tax leader and individual contributor, this role will work collaboratively with business leaders and departments across the organization to identify and minimize tax risks and opportunities, provide practical tax guidance, and help ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.

This is a standalone individual-contributor role with no direct reports. The Director will serve as a tax subject-matter resource by educating various departments on tax considerations, translating complex tax concepts into practical guidance, and supporting informed business decisions.

What You’ll Do

Tax Strategy, Compliance, and Planning (70%)

• Lead tax planning initiatives, including developing and executing strategies for tax equity structures while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Direct and oversee tax compliance activities, including the preparation and filing of income tax and other returns for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
• Provide guidance on tax implications of acquisitions, transfers, divestments, and other complex transactions.
• Manage all relationships with external tax advisors and other third-party tax service providers.
• Build, maintain, and analyze tax workpapers and other supporting schedules and documentation to ensure complete recordkeeping and compliance.
• Develop and document policies and procedures to formalize tax-related processes.
• Direct and coordinate preparation of the company's annual tax provisions and HLBV models.

Collaboration and Operational Management (30%)

• Work closely with business leaders and the accounting, finance, legal, project development, and operations teams to identify tax planning opportunities and risks.
• Educate and provide practical guidance to various departments on tax requirements, risks, opportunities, and the tax implications of business activities.
• Serve as a hands‑on tax resource, support and lead indirect tax matters, including sales and use tax, property tax, and other transactional tax issues, as needed.
• Coordinate cross‑functional efforts to review and analyze financial data for tax purposes, ensuring accuracy and consistency while maintaining compliance with accounting standards.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in tax planning and compliance, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Excellent tax accounting technical skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in the renewable energy sector is required, with proficient knowledge of the investment tax credit (ITC), production tax credit (PTC), similar tax credits, and related regulations.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Be Meticulous – strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Be Collaborative – enjoy working across various departments and working groups to reach a common goal; able to build strong relationships while providing clear, practical tax guidance.
• Be Highly Organized – excellent communication skills, including the ability to educate non-tax professionals and communicate complex tax concepts clearly while coordinating and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
• Self‑starter with the initiative to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and jump in to support and lead indirect tax matters as needed.
• Alignment with Convergent’s mission, values, and a strong interest in the Clean Energy Transition.
• This role requires 5% travel, primarily for team events and company‑wide meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 public accounting experience.
• Experience educating non-tax professionals and providing cross-functional tax guidance.
• CPA.

We’re dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture that prioritizes the safety and well‑being of all our clean energy professionals. We embrace and learn from our diverse backgrounds, encouraging open dialogue and growth. Through resources like our active Employee Resource Groups, DEI Working Group, and comprehensive training and workshops, we’re continuing to build a supportive community that celebrates the convergence of our identities.

Our priority is to ensure that every team member feels valued and supported to have a healthy balance between work life and personal life. We believe a full life outside of the office makes for a happier, healthier team. We support that by offering robust benefits such as but not limited to the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer days
• 401K with an employer safe harbor match
• Special vendor discounts on programs for identity theft and fraud prevention

Base Salary Range: $200,000–$215,000; Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.

Convergent is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements in the country where we operate.

Is this Director of Tax role fully remote? Yes — candidates outside the New York Metropolitan area work fully remotely. Those in the NYC area are encouraged to consider a hybrid arrangement of 1–2 days per week in the office, though flexibility is available. What is the salary range for this position? The base salary range is $200,000–$215,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Does Convergent Energy sponsor work visas for this role? No. Applicants must already be authorized to work for any employer in the United States or Canada. The company is unable to sponsor or transfer employment-based visas such as H-1B or TN at this time. How much travel is required for this role? The role requires approximately 5% travel, primarily for team events and company‑wide meetings. Is renewable energy experience required, or just preferred? Renewable energy sector experience is explicitly listed as a required qualification, including proficient knowledge of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), Production Tax Credit (PTC), and related regulations.

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