Director, Tax

Repsol; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Director of Tax in Houston, where you will lead tax strategy and compliance for the North America Renewables sector. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects that shape the future of energy while collaborating with talented professionals. You will manage tax-related financial reporting, provide advisory for transactions, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. With a hybrid work model, you will enjoy a balance of in-office and remote work, making this an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably in renewables.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy tax credits and structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax strategy and compliance for North America Renewables.
• Collaborate with finance and legal teams on tax advisory.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Tax Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA

Master's in Taxation

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Repsol, we are committed to equality and do not request personal information. We believe that diversity contributes to innovative ideas and provides added value that enables us to benefit from mutual learning and perform our best work. Here, what counts is your experience and your ability to create value. We offer you the opportunity to grow professionally, develop your career with challenging projects and collaborate with talented people worldwide. As a company committed to diversity and inclusion, we encourage all professionals who meet the job description requirements to apply.

Company Profile

Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 3,700 MW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile.

As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low-emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRSNA) plays a key role in this vision, with aims to increase generation capacity to between 9,000 MW and 10,000 MW by 2027.

We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Repsol offers a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP), including a holistic Total Rewards program that supports the wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people. Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Job Summary

Repsol Renewables North America (RRSNA) is seeking a Director, Tax to lead tax strategy, compliance, and planning for the North America Renewables business. The Tax Director will collaborate closely with finance, legal, and project development teams to provide tax advisory for transactions, project structuring, and M&A and financing activities, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. This position will report to the CFO in the Finance team.

The position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead coordination with advisors on preparation, review, and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, including partnership, corporate, and indirect tax filings.
• Provide tax structuring advice on project financing, joint ventures, tax equity partnerships, M&A, and divestitures.
• Manage all tax-related aspects of financial reporting, including compliance and tax provision processes.
• Assess, streamline, and standardize tax processes, controls, and systems.
• Technical tax research and analysis for special initiatives (property tax amendment, IRB, etc.)
• Tax planning and modeling to understand and evaluate the taxable base of the US business to advise on optimally structuring future projects
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes in U.S. federal and state tax laws affecting the renewable energy sector and assess impacts on the business.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining transfer pricing policies.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure tax compliance within contract negotiations, project bids, and transaction documentation.
• Lead, coach, and develop the tax team and manage external tax resources.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Prior work experience in the renewables sector and/or tax equity with understanding of renewable energy tax credits (ITC, PTC, 45Q, etc.), partnership taxation, and tax equity structures is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain flexible in a fast and dynamic work environment.
• Experience with contract review and interpretation, especially in the context of tax matters.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with international counterparts.
• SAP experience preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the US for any US employer

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant tax experience, preferably with a mix of Big 4/public accounting and in-house corporate tax roles.

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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