Senior Tax Analyst

The AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 131,325; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off, including vacation and parental leave

Annual bonus

Job summary

A leading clean energy provider in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Clean Energy Tax Senior for Reporting and Analytics. This role manages US federal and state income tax compliance and supports data analytics critical to business decisions. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or tax, strong communication skills, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary between $105,000 and $131,325 annually, plus bonuses and benefits including medical and retirement coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with complex tax issues in a national accounting firm or corporate tax department.
• Ability to articulate complex tax issues to non-tax audiences with minimal preparation.
• Curiosity to learn rapidly evolving tax technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review US federal and state income tax compliance.
• Support analyzing data critical to the business and tax planning.
• Prepare quarterly information for investors and assist with technical research.

Skills

Tax compliance expertise

Data analytics

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or tax

Master's degree or CPA

Job description

The Clean Energy Tax Senior 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 Manager, US Tax Reporting for Clean Energy and will partner closely with other tax professionals of its owners.

Primary Position Responsibilities

The preparation and review of the Clean Energy US federal and state tax compliance process, provide quarterly information for investors and prepare 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 (or desire to learn) 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.
• Exceptional communication skills; comfort articulating complex tax issues to management and non‑tax audiences with minimal preparation.
• 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.
• 2+ 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 $105,000 and $131,325/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.