Manager, Tax Reporting

The AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 168,300; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation seeks a Clean Energy Tax Manager of Reporting and Analytics to lead US federal and state income tax compliance and analytics for its growth portfolio.

The role also supports tax planning, data analysis, and collaboration with tax and non‑tax colleagues across financial modeling, forecasting, and investor reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax required.
• Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with complex tax issues at national or multinational level.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and review of US federal and state tax compliance for Clean Energy business.
• Support tax planning and business transactions, including M&A and renewable investments.
• Assist with quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting, including tax incentives and state considerations.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff within the US Business Tax Team.

Skills

Tax compliance

Data analytics

M&A support

Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tax accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax

Master’s degree / CPA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US‑based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven‑time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty‑first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

The Clean Energy Tax Manager of Reporting and Analytics role brings together US federal and state compliance and tax planning analytics for its operational and growth portfolio. The ideal candidate is seeking a dynamic professional opportunity at the crossroads of tax compliance, data analytics and transaction support.

The position is primarily responsible for the management and review of the US federal and state income tax compliance for the Clean Energy renewable energy development and operational businesses. This role will actively engage in and support analyzing data that is of significant importance to the business and its owners. The position also supports tax planning and business transactions, applying both federal and state tax technical and income tax accounting. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to think critically, take initiative, and work exceptionally well with tax and non‑tax colleagues at all levels within the organization and with its owners.

The position reports to the Senior Manager, US Tax Reporting & Analytics and will partner closely with other tax professionals of its owners.

Primary Position Responsibilities

Manage the preparation and review of the Clean Energy US federal and state tax compliance process, provide quarterly information for investors and manage other information in accordance with ASC740. Assist with technical research and quantitative analysis for business and tax planning projects that optimize financial and cash taxes on existing and prospective company investments and consider effects on the business and its owners. Support the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process, state and local clean energy grants and incentives, disallowed business interest, valuation allowance, outside basis, and uncertain tax positions of the Clean Energy business provided to its investors. Support transaction review and documentation processes, including various federal, state and local tax areas, including the review of financial models. Supervise and support the development of one direct report and serve as a mentor to more junior talent across the US Business Tax Team.

Qualifications of Ideal Candidates

• A driven curiosity to learn and apply rapidly evolving and complex tax technical concepts with a business first mindset.
• Strong partnership tax technical and compliance expertise, and interest to further develop, through supporting M&A and renewable investment transactions in close partnership with business and tax peers, state tax exposure a plus. Experience with maintaining partner tax capital accounts, taxable income, outside tax basis and adjustments such as section 704(c) section 743, a plus.
• Strong management skills necessary to assure that all federal and state compliance is accurate and timely flied. Experience managing an outsource compliance provider and in‑house team a plus. Strong communication and stakeholder management skill necessary to assure that investor needs are met in a timely and accurate manner.
• Comfort coordinating and managing across tax teams in a shared knowledge environment, leveraging in‑house tax expertise and influencing the quality and timing of inputs required from internal partners. Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement over complex issues in a fast‑paced environment; comfort working with multiple simultaneous scenarios to drive optimized financial and cash tax outcomes.
• Exceptional communication skills; comfort articulating complex tax issues to management and non‑tax audiences with minimal preparation.
• Experience reviewing M&A financial models; familiarity with tax equity Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value (HLBV) computations and with advanced Excel skills, Power BI, and visualizations a plus.
• Exceptional self and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage evolving priorities in a dynamic work environment and willingness to step into a “do‑er role” when needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax, Master’s degree / CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working on complex tax issues with a national accounting firm or a multi‑national corporate tax department.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $134,000 and $168,300/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The deadline to apply for this role is 08/29/2026