Head of Tax

Engie group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

ENGIE North America is seeking a Head of Tax to lead the tax strategy, compliance, provision, and planning across the organization. The role is based in Houston, TX, reporting to the North America CFO and as part of the Finance Leadership Team.

You will drive guidance on financing structures, tax incentives, audits, and cross-functional tax initiatives while advancing automation and internal controls with HQ in Paris.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field required.
• 15+ years of experience with IFRS, US GAAP and HLBV for tax reporting and planning.
• CPA certified or equivalent international certifications (ACCA or JD) preferred.
• Extensive experience in renewable energy industry, including partnership taxation, tax credits, debt financing, M&A structuration and tax equity financing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient, timely, and complete internal and external tax reporting for ENGIE and its partnerships.
• Provide tax advice to tax equity structures and strategic decision-making for financing, mergers and acquisitions.
• Identify and maximize use of tax incentives (federal/state credits, R&D credits, property tax abatements, sales/use tax exclusions).
• Advise on transfer pricing policies, audits, and documentation; lead legal entity rationalization and consolidated return planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, treasury, business units, and procurement on new initiatives and tax-efficient supply chain structures.

Skills

IFRS

US GAAP

HLBV

Tax planning

Transfer pricing

Leadership

Communication

Renewable energy knowledge

15+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics

CPA certification or equivalent (ACCA/JD)

Tools

SAP

Fixed asset tax software

Tax research software

Job description

As the Head of Tax, you will be responsible for ENGIE North America’s comprehensive tax strategy including tax compliance, provision, and planning. You will have depth and breadth of tax experience and need strong financial and business acumen, particularly in renewable energy and Subchapter K. This position is based in Houston, TX, and reports to the North America Chief Financial Officer and is part of the Finance Leadership Team.

• Ensure efficient, timely, and complete processing of internal and external tax reporting of the company and the partnerships it manages.
• Provide tax advice to tax equity structures.
• Advise senior leadership in strategic decision-making with financing structures, jurisdictions new entrants, mergers and acquisitions restructuring.
• Identify and implement opportunities to maximize the use of tax incentives, including federal and state tax credits, R&D credits, property tax abatements, and sale/use tax exclusions.
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements (PWA) and foreign entities of concern restrictions (FEOC).
• Identify, assess, and manage tax risk. Manage federal, state, and local tax audits and disputes, representing the company in interactions with tax authorities along with relationships with the IRS and key state tax jurisdictions
• Monitor changes in tax legislation, assess their impact on the company, work to implement tax policies that foster the energy transition, and provide sound, concise communications with headquarters on tax law changes
• Implement and execute tax policies for US and Canada direct and indirect taxes and set tax assumptions as required to be incorporated in project investment models.
• Provide strategic and execution guidance on transfer pricing and its policies and related documents.
• Lead legal entity rationalization, tax equity buy-out and application of consolidated return regulations.
• Work cross-functionally with business partners and other corporate functions such as legal, treasury, business units, and procurement on new business initiatives, new market penetrations and operations, and tax-efficient supply chain structures implementation.
• Support tariffs development along with procurement and legal.
• Work with HQ tax department in Paris to align on tax strategy and deploy Engie initiatives and policies (including internal control requirements)
• Lead automation and digital transformation for the Tax department
• Communicate complex tax issues and provide business analysis and project management solutions.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and/or legal counsel.
• Work with external tax advisors to in-source work to reduce external tax costs over time incorporating automation and AI.
• Support advocacy initiatives and stay close to the business associations in coordination with our Govt Regulatory Affairs team

What You’ll Bring

• You will have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, economics or related field
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience with various accounting methodologies including IFRS, US GAAP and HLBV

for tax reporting, tax planning, research, for federal and state tax as well as direct and indirect compliance

• You are CPA certified or equivalent international certifications including Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or J.D.
• Extensive experience in the renewable energy industry, including partnership taxation, tax credit initiatives, debt financing, M&A structuration and tax equity financing
• A strong sense of urgency, positive outlook, and a proactive work ethic approach in a fast-paced work environment
• You have experience in team management and people development
• You have experience in SAP, Fixed asset tax software, Tax research software and Corporate federal income tax compliance

This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy

Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $250,000.00 - $300,000.00 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Company Name: ENGIE North America

Minimum Base Salary: 250,000.00 USD

Maximum Base Salary: 300,000.00 USD

Pay Basis: Annual

Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.