Senior Tax Manager

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a well-established renewable energy developer, owner, and operator to recruit a senior tax leader. This highly visible role oversees the company’s tax function, emphasizing ownership, coordination, and advisory across multi-entity tax matters.

The position requires strategic partnership with finance and accounting, tax research, and external advisors, with a focus on ITC and multi-state operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 5–8+ years of relevant tax experience (public accounting and/or industry).
• Strong experience across federal, state, and local tax in multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee federal, state, and local tax filings prepared by external providers (review, validate, and manage deliverables)
• Serve as internal lead across renewable energy tax matters, including tax credits and compliance requirements
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
• Lead tax research efforts and interpret evolving regulatory guidance
• Support executive-level decision-making through technical memos and recommendations
• Manage relationships with external advisors, including accounting firms and legal counsel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA (strongly preferred)

5–8+ years of tax experience

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a well-established renewable energy developer, owner, and operator managing a national portfolio of energy projects. This organization operates across multiple markets and manages the full lifecycle of its projects offering strong exposure to complex, deal-driven environments.

Position Overview

This is a highly visible, strategic role overseeing the company’s tax function. The position is less focused on preparation and more centered on ownership, coordination, and advisory across complex multi-entity tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee federal, state, and local tax filings prepared by external providers (review, validate, and manage deliverables)
• Serve as internal lead across renewable energy tax matters, including tax credits and compliance requirements
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
• Lead tax research efforts and interpret evolving regulatory guidance
• Support executive-level decision-making through technical memos and recommendations
• Manage relationships with external advisors, including accounting firms and legal counsel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• 5–8+ years of relevant tax experience (public accounting and/or industry)
• Strong experience across federal, state, and local tax in multi-entity environments
• Required: Renewable energy tax experience (ITC, PWA, FEOC, etc.)
• Experience with partnership structures and multi-state operations
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, research-driven environment