Director - Tax Planning, Audits &Risk Mgmt

Avangrid; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Bonuses based on performance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Avangrid is seeking a senior Tax leadership professional to develop Corporate Tax strategies and manage risk, with responsibility for talent development within the tax function.

You will lead federal and state tax planning initiatives, support Corporate Development, and implement tax minimization strategies across a regulated energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
• Master's in Taxation, Law Degree and/or CPA preferred.
• Experience in the energy or highly regulated business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead representative transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, or dispositions.
• Oversee New Renewables investments in wind and solar.
• Manage Networks projects with major bids and infrastructure.
• Review partnership agreements, amendments and wind-down.
• Assess accounting for uncertain tax positions and GAAP/IFRS impact.
• Coordinate tax regulatory updates and priorities for legislation.

Skills

Communication

Analytics

Project Mgmt

GAAP Tax

IFRS Tax

Tax Writing

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree + 10 years

Master's in Taxation / CPA preferred

Job description

Salary

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:

• Boston, MA - $180,000 - $224,000
• Orange, CT - $171,000 - $214,000

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

Job Summary

Member of the Avangrid Tax leadership team, responsible for assisting in the development of overall Corporate Tax Strategies, Risk Management and Talent Development.

Lead federal and state tax planning initiatives, including support for Corporate Development and business initiated transactions and development and implementation of tax minimization strategies. Direct the tax staff assigned to these activities.

Key Responsibilities

Representative transactions:

• Merger and acquisition transactions or business dispositions.
• New Renewables investments – both wind and solar.
• New Networks projects - major bids and infrastructure projects.
• Review of partnership agreements, amendments and wind-down.

Other Responsibilities

• Lead assessment of accounting for uncertain tax positions and impact on GAAP and IFRS accounting for taxes.
• Coordination of tax legislative and regulatory updates, impact on existing businesses and development of tax legislative priorities.
• Support annual transfer pricing engagement for US operations of Iberdrola SA.
• Coordination with tax reporting teams that transactions are reported accurately and in accordance with deal expectations for tax provision and returns.
• Responsible for the growth and development of tax staff.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience required.
• Master's in Taxation, Law Degree and/or CPA preferred
• Experience in the energy or highly regulated business preferred

Skills/Abilities

• Good Communication Skills.
• Strong Analytical Skills.
• Strong Project Management Skills.
• Solid Knowledge of SEC Tax Reporting Requirements.
• Expert Knowledge of Income Tax Accounting Requirements Under GAAP.
• Knowledge of Income Tax Accounting Requirements Under IFRS.
• Strong Strategic Skills.
• Strong Tax Technical Writing Skills.
• Strong Computer Skills.
• Understanding of Corporate Tax Accounting and Reporting requirements.
• Site

Company

AVANGRID MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC.

Mobility Information

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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

Job Posting End Date

October-31-2026