Specialized Tax Services - Energy Incentives & Credits Senior Manager

PwC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Specialized Tax Services - Energy Incentives & Credits Senior Manager to provide strategic tax guidance on complex issues including accounting methods, fixed assets and R&D credits. You will lead large projects, coach teams, and communicate clear, impactful narratives to clients while driving operational excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership, client interaction at a strategic level, and rigorous problem-solving within a diverse, inclusive team. Travel up to 20% may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 6 years of experience.
• CPA, Bar, or other tax/finance credential may qualify for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic tax advisory projects focused on energy incentives and credits.
• Navigate complex tax regulations to optimize client tax positions.
• Develop and implement tax strategies in specialized areas (accounting methods, R&D credits).
• Collaborate with clients to validate outcomes and incorporate feedback into tax solutions.
• Direct teams through complex tax scenarios with composure.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Team leadership

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA or Bar or relevant credential

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Specialized Tax Services - Energy Incentives & Credits Senior Manager, you will provide strategic tax advice and solutions to clients in complex and niche areas of taxation, including accounting methods, fixed-assets, and research and development tax credits. Within our Tax practice, you will focus on helping businesses navigate intricate tax regulations and optimize their tax positions. As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills and professional networks to deliver quality results. You will motivate and coach teams to solve complex problems, applying sound judgment and recognizing when to take action or elevate issues. Your ability to develop and sustain high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams contributes to the success of our firm. In this role, you will lead large projects and innovate processes, focusing on achieving results and maintaining operational excellence. You will interact with clients at a strategic level, driving overall project success. Your role involves crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story, applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities, and validating outcomes with clients. You will direct teams through complexity, demonstrating composure in ambiguous situations, and initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic tax advisory projects focused on energy incentives and credits
• Navigating complex tax regulations to optimize client tax positions
• Developing and implementing tax strategies in specialized areas such as accounting methods and research and development tax credits
• Collaborating with clients to validate outcomes and incorporate feedback into tax solutions
• Directing teams through complex tax scenarios, maintaining composure in challenging situations
• Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story
• Applying systems thinking to identify underlying tax problems and opportunities
• Initiating open and honest coaching conversations to enhance team performance
• Making informed decisions to resolve issues affecting team effectiveness
• Modeling and reinforcing professional and technical standards in line with firm guidelines

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 6 years of experience
• At least one of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity

What Sets You Apart

• Leveraging influence in strategic tax advisory roles
• Demonstrating proficiency in IRA energy, manufacturing and infrastructure tax credits and incentives, including eligibility assessment, documentation, monetization, transferability and transaction support, and compliance with bonus credits including domestic content and prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship requirements
• Excelling in complex problem-solving and strategic questioning
• Applying systems thinking to identify tax opportunities
• Validating outcomes with clients and acting on feedback
• Directing teams through ambiguous and challenging situations
• Initiating open and honest coaching conversations

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $335,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy. Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines To view other PwC job opportunities, visit pwc.com/careers. Do not click on the "Search for Jobs" button. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.