Sr Manager, Tax Operations - BSC (Hybrid)

Exelon; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a Sr Manager, Tax Operations - BSC (Hybrid) in Chicago to lead the tax accounting, compliance, and forecasting efforts for a large publicly traded energy company. The role directs tax professionals, optimizes positions, and ensures timely obligations while advancing process improvements within a dynamic tax function.

The position reports to the Tax Director and collaborates across regulatory matters, audits, and rate filings, with a hybrid work setup at the Chicago

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Accounting or related financial discipline.
• 10+ years tax experience in large publicly traded corporations.
• CPA or other financial certification; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead interim and annual tax accounting for income and TOTIT; document calculations and positions.
• Oversee federal and state income tax calculations, returns, extensions, and notices.
• Forecast tax obligations and model scenarios; manage regulatory filings and rate cases.
• Direct performance, mentoring, and development of tax staff; drive process improvements.

Skills

Tax accounting

Audit & regulatory

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Undergraduate Accounting

CPA or equivalent/certification

Advanced degree (JD/MST)

Job description

Sr Manager, Tax Operations - BSC (Hybrid)

Accounting/Finance

CHICAGO, Illinois

Hybrid

Exelon Business Servcs Co, LLC

30250

09/16/2026

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Primary Purpose

The Senior Tax Manager role involves a wide range of responsibilities that includes: (1) providing tax advice, (2) seeking proactive measures to optimize tax positions, (3) timely satisfying all tax compliance requirements, (4) complying with all tax accounting requirements, (5) defending positions upon audit / examination by taxing authorities, and (6) supporting all tax related regulatory matters (rate case filings, data requests, testimony and quarterly compliance filings). In this role, the Senior Tax Manager is also responsible for directing and developing managers, senior analysts, and analysts. The Senior Tax Manager must be a seasoned professional with a broad range of experience with the ability to build and lead teams of tax professionals.

Primary Duties

• Lead the interim and annual tax accounting process to ensure accurate and timely reporting for both income taxes and taxes other than income taxes (TOTIT). Responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and documenting supporting calculations and tax accounting positions as well as executing internal review controls.
• Lead the tax compliance function to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing federal and state income tax calculations, income tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, responding to notices from taxing authorities, and researching and documenting income tax positions. Responsibilities also include reviewing TOTIT return filings.
• Lead the financial tax forecasting process to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing projected income tax and TOTIT obligations as well as scenario modeling.
• Lead the regulatory filing process to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing rate case filings, regulatory deliverables, compliance filings, and responses to regulatory data requests.
• Independently research and conclude on various complex tax issues to determine the appropriate tax treatment and related reporting. Research includes preparing written memorandums for review and technical presentations to senior tax leadership. Investigate, conclude, and respond to inquiries regarding tax matters made by organizations within Exelon.
• Analyze and interpret changes to federal and state tax laws as well as communicate potential financial impact of changes. Assist in controversy matters with governmental agencies including but not limited to the Internal Revenue Service and other state tax taxing authorities or regulatory bodies.
• Direct performance management, staffing, and overall organizational effectiveness in connection with building and maintaining a high performing diverse and inclusive team. Mentor and develop staff including providing feedback and direction on assignments and projects with a focus on encouraging Exelon’s vision and values.
• Proactively identify, drive, and implement process improvements that promote risk management, streamline activities, and enhance transparency in tax work streams. Lead project planning and support special projects. Actively identify and pursue innovation opportunities.

Job Scope

This role reports directly to the Tax Director with high visibility to the Vice President of Tax. This position will be based at the Tax Department's headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate Accounting or other financial discipline.
• 10 years or more of professional tax experience focusing on large publicly traded corporations, including a combination of industry and either public accounting or law firm.
• Certified Public Accountant or other financial certification and/or advanced degree (JD or MST).
• Ability to understand complex tax concepts and apply those concepts to maximize after tax value.
• Ability to perform and direct legal research and implement complex tax planning strategies.
• Detailed knowledge of all major areas of federal and state tax law effecting Exelon.
• Strong analytical ability to resolve complex, technical issues; recognizes the need for and seeks out internal subject matter expertise, as well as external subject matter expertise, when necessary.
• Ability to direct or manage cross-functional teams consisting of team members not under his/her direct supervision.
• Strong prioritization and management skills for directing highly specialized, technical tax experts in a diverse environment.
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex tax issues to senior management in non-technical terms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility industry experience is desirable, though not at the expense of a broad base of experience.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $145,600.00/Yr. – $200,200.00/Yr. plus an additional $25K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 25%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more