Lead Analyst, Tax Reporting

Clearway Energy Group; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental & vision care

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility programs

Generous parental leave

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is seeking a Lead Analyst based in Princeton, NJ, to support tax accounting activities. The role involves tax compliance reporting, managing the One Source Tax Provision system, and leading state apportionment calculations. Candidates should have 6+ years of relevant tax experience and a Bachelor's degree in accounting. Fluency in One Source Tax Provision software and a strong attention to detail are essential. The position offers a salary range of $120,000 - $143,000 USD and eligibility for an annual cash bonus.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of federal, state, and local tax provision/compliance experience.
• Driven self-starter with a passion for excellence.
• Ability to independently multitask various projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the calculation of income tax provision, footnotes, and disclosures.
• Manage One Source Tax Provision system for year-end close process.
• Lead State Apportionment calculations to derive the annual effective tax rate.

Skills

Tax provision/compliance experience

Fluency in One Source Tax Provision software

Knowledge of FAS 109/ASC 740 Tax Accounting

Experience with tax analytic tools

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related major

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Tax Reporting, the Lead Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Senior Manager in all tax accounting activities. This dynamic role within the tax function will expose the candidate to financial statement reporting, corporate and partnership accounting, tax compliance support, and other projects as necessary.

This hybrid role will be based out of our Princeton, NJ office location. If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, we encourage you to submit your resume.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Quarterly and Annual Income Tax accounting/reporting functions.
• Assist in the calculation of income tax provision, footnotes, and disclosures using ASC 740.
• Manage One Source Tax Provision system for the year‑end close process, including administration and software management.
• Prepare tax basis balance sheet studies and return to provision analyses.
• Work with Internal Audit to provide the required documentation for internal control testing purposes.
• Lead State Apportionment calculations to derive the organization’s annual effective tax rate.
• Lead gathering and organizing tax accounting information to support the tax return preparation process of third‑party providers.

What You’ll Bring

• 6+ years of federal, state, and local tax provision/compliance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related major required.
• Fluency in One Source Tax Provision software, including setup and administration.
• Knowledge and application of FAS 109/ASC 740 Tax Accounting.
• Tax compliance review experience of federal, state, and other jurisdictions, and knowledge of tax preparation software.
• Experience with tax analytic tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, and AI‑related applications.
• Driven self‑starter with a passion for excellence and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently multitask various projects effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

What Would Be Nice

• Industry experience in energy, private equity, or real estate.

Clearway will not sponsor non‑immigrant visas for this position (H‑1B, TN, E‑3, etc.).

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

$120,000 - $143,000 USD

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, & expertise. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to join our team.

Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, 401(k) with employer match, life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and benefits for employees in same‑sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships.

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail].