Sr Tax Director

Florida Power & Light; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC seeks a Director of Tax Operations to report to the Executive Tax Director. You will oversee federal/state income tax returns, ensure compliance, and support tax planning for M&A and other transactions across subsidiaries, including regulated utilities and energy projects.

This role requires deep technical tax knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to drive process improvements and technology-enabled solutions within the tax function.

Qualifications

• Senior-level tax leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state income taxation.
• Ability to lead and develop a tax team.

Responsibilities

• Direct federal and state income tax return preparation, review and filing for NextEra Energy and affiliates.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Lead tax planning and M&A support for transactions.
• Provide guidance on federal/state tax legislation and audits.
• Drive automation and technology enhancements in the tax function.

Skills

Leadership

Tax planning

Compliance

Automation

Education

CPA

Master's - Accounting/Finance

LLM - Master of Laws

Job description

Requisition ID: 97473

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

The Director will report to the Executive Tax Director, Tax Operations, and will also support Tax Planning, M&A and Tax Accounting related to transactions affecting the company and its subsidiaries, including regulated utilities, renewable energy projects, and energy infrastructure investments. The role requires deep technical expertise in federal and state income taxation, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage complex tax matters in a dynamic business environment while driving process improvements, automation, and technology-enabled solutions across the tax function.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation, review, and filing of federal and state income tax returns and related filings for NextEra Energy and its affiliated entities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local income tax laws and regulations.
• Ensure tax planning strategies are properly reported in the federal and state income tax returns
• Support tax planning and M&A teams related to transactions
• Provide technical guidance regarding federal and state tax legislation and emerging tax developments.
• Support tax controversy in providing information related to federal and state audits
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals responsible for compliance, reporting, and planning activities.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and technology enhancements within the tax function.

Job Overview

Employees in this job lead, develop, direct, plan and evaluate the organization's tax policy, including compliance with all federal, state, foreign and local tax laws and regulations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and researches to minimize taxes with absolute integrity
• Assists business units with advice on a variety of tax and business related items, including transactions (both intercompany and third party), contracts, reorganizations, and tax related accounting queries
• Provides leadership and direction to tax organization
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 12+ years
• Supervisor/Management Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Master's - Accounting / Finance
• LLM - Master of Laws

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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