Senior Manager - Energy Credits

ZipRecruiter; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager in Tax Credits and Incentives Advisory. The role involves providing consulting services for renewable energy tax credits, leading a team, and navigating complex tax structures. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in tax planning and renewable energy credits, along with strong communication skills. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Paid Care Leave

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in tax planning and preparing client work papers.
• Experience with relevant tax forms for renewable energy credits.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop renewable energy practice.
• Provide tax equity investment consulting services for clients.

Skills

Renewable Energy Tax Credit Experience

Self-motivated

Strong Communication Skills

Financial Modeling Expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Related Field

Job description

Job Description

As a Manager / Senior Manager in our Tax Credits and Incentives Advisory (TCIA) Practice, you will draw on experience in accounting and taxation to provide tax equity investment consulting services for clients. You will be a leader in a team comprised of professionals with significant experience in the credits and incentives space. We are looking for someone with Energy Credits experience.

Cherry Bekaert recognizes the expertise required in structuring renewable energy credit transactions to maximize monetization. Prior to the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), maximizing project value involved complex partnership structures that split tax attributes from cash. Tax equity investors, private equity investors, and developers require detailed partnership tax models to evaluate their investments.

The IRA introduced new mechanisms to monetize renewable energy tax credits. Tax-exempt entities can now monetize investments in renewable energy projects via Elective Pay (Direct Pay) under IRC 6417. The IRA also established IRC 6418, enabling these credits to be transferred to unrelated taxpayers for cash.

At Cherry Bekaert, you will work with clients across various industries, helping them understand, navigate, and utilize energy tax credits through established monetization structures such as tax equity, as well as emerging opportunities provided by the IRA under IRC 6417 & IRC 6418.

You will lead a small team with significant industry deal and modeling experience to develop Cherry Bekaert’s renewable energy practice. Our goal is to offer tax equity investment opportunities to our existing clients and guide both buy-side and sell-side clients through transferability processes.

What you bring to the role:

• 6+ years' experience in tax planning, preparing, or reviewing client work papers and income tax returns
• Experience with relevant tax forms for renewable energy credits, such as Form 3800 & Form 3468
• Deep understanding of renewable energy assets and their eligibility for credits
• Due diligence experience in buy/sell transferability transactions
• Familiarity with financing structures and their implications for energy credits
• Knowledge of Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) requirements
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Certification or progress toward CPA, enrolled agent, or similar credential
• Financial modeling expertise
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Skills required for this role:

• Previous renewable energy tax credit experience
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment
• Experience developing policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
• Ability to collaborate with clients on tax strategies related to IRA credits
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of tax equity investment structures
• Awareness of legislative changes affecting renewable energy credits and IRA policies

What you can expect from us:

• Shared values of integrity, excellence, and mutual respect
• Opportunities to innovate and engage in motivating work
• A collaborative environment supporting your career growth and professional development
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package promoting wellbeing
• Flexibility to balance impactful work with personal life

Cherry Bekaert values our people. We offer competitive salaries based on experience and performance, along with benefits including annual bonus, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, generous Paid Time Off, retirement plans, Paid Care Leave, and other programs supporting your personal and financial security.

Pay Range:

$126,160 to $268,000

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, among the largest assurance, tax, and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients nationwide and internationally. For more information, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected categories. Details about our compliance can be found at https://careers.cbh.com/legal.

This role will remain posted for at least five days and until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is canceled.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. as Cherry Bekaert will not sponsor work visas.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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