Tax Manager

Longroad Energy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Longroad Energy is seeking a Tax Manager to join our Boston-based team and manage federal and state tax compliance for the company and its affiliates, focusing on U.S. partnerships.

You will oversee outside tax accounting firms, ensure timely deliveries, and support forecasting activities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CPA certification or Master’s degree in taxation required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in tax compliance for U.S. operating partnerships.
• Strong analytical, communication, time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal and state income tax compliance for Longroad Energy and affiliates, focusing on U.S. operating partnerships.
• Maintain tax compliance calendar and deadlines for returns, estimates, and extensions.
• Coordinate preparation and filing of federal and state returns; support forecasting and capital account projections.

Skills

GAAP-to-tax adjustments

Partnership tax

Multi-state tax compliance

Tax forecasting

External advisor management

Education

CPA certification

Master’s degree in taxation

Job description

Founded in 2016, Longroad Energy is a U.S.-based energy company focused on developing, owning and operating energy and digital infrastructure projects throughout North America. Longroad has developed or acquired 7.6 GW of renewable energy projects and has raised $20.6 billion of equity, debt, and tax equity to support completion of its portfolio. Today, Longroad owns 5.8 GW of wind, solar, and storage projects and operates and manages a total of 7.4 GW on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Longroad is owned by the Infratil Limited, NZ Superannuation Fund, Longroad Energy Partners, LLC, and MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager, the Tax Manager will work with the existing tax team on tax forecasting and compliance matters related to Longroad Energy and its affiliates. Tax forecasting and compliance matters predominately include federal and state quarterly income tax projections and annual income tax filings for U.S. partnerships.

The Tax Manager will oversee outside tax accounting firms engaged to prepare income tax returns and partnership capital account projections, ensuring information is provided accurately, deliverables are reviewed, and documentation is properly maintained. This includes managing the income tax compliance calendar to ensure all statutory and stakeholder deadlines are met. The role requires strong tax technical knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and external relationships independently. This position operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and plays an important role in supporting the accuracy and timeliness of Longroad's tax compliance function. This position is based in our Boston office and is expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week.

Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Forecasting

• Manage assigned federal and state income tax compliance activities for Longroad Energy and its affiliates, with a primary focus on U.S. operating partnerships.
• Maintain the income tax compliance calendar and proactively manage statutory and stakeholder deadlines.
• Coordinate the preparation and timely filing of federal and state tax returns, estimates, and extensions.
• Support quarterly income tax forecasting and partnership capital account projections.
• Review tax calculations and deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with applicable requirements.
• Identify tax compliance issues or discrepancies and work with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to resolve them.

External Tax Advisor Oversight

• Oversee outside tax accounting firms responsible for preparing U.S. federal and state income tax returns and quarterly partnership capital account projections.
• Coordinate and provide required financial information and supporting documentation, including trial balances and GAAP-to tax adjustment support.
• Review deliverables prepared by external tax advisors and provide appropriate feedback and follow-up.
• Manage external advisor timelines and deliverables to ensure compliance and stakeholder deadlines are met.

Technical Tax & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Apply partnership tax concepts, including GAAP-to-tax adjustments, partnership allocations, tax basis balance sheets, and fixed and intangible asset depreciation and amortization.
• Review and interpret audited financial statements and applicable operating agreement tax provisions.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to gather information, resolve tax-related questions, and support accurate tax reporting.
• Research and analyze tax matters within the scope of the role and elevate complex or material issues to Tax leadership as appropriate.
• Maintain complete and organized supporting documentation for tax filings, calculations, and other compliance activities.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving tax department policies, procedures, controls, and documentation standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of tax compliance and reporting processes.
• Support other tax projects and initiatives as business needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified public accountant and/or Master’s degree in taxation
• Minimum of five years prior experience in tax compliance with U.S. operating partnerships
• Strong analytical, communication, time management and organizational skills
• Strong technical tax skills, including GAAP-to-tax adjustments for taxable income, partnership allocations, tax basis balance sheets, and fixed/intangible asset depreciation and amortization.
• Ability to read and understand audited financial statements and apply relevant operating agreement tax provisions.
• Ability to independently manage a tax compliance calendar and outside tax accounting firms

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of recent experience with a large public accounting firm strongly preferred
• Tax experience in the renewable energy, real estate or aircraft leasing industries
• Experience working with complex partnership structures and multi-state tax compliance
• Experience supporting tax forecasting and partnership capital account projections

Characteristics Necessary for Success

• Strong technical and analytical capability
• A collaborative style and a can-do attitude
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable with fast paced, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly
• Passionate and enthusiastic about alternative energy
• Integrity and accountability
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and deadlines, while knowing when to escalation material issues

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $144K - $175K, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. This role may also be eligible for incentive plan participation and other performance-based compensation opportunities.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy

We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, 401(k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood. Learn more about our employee benefits.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment.

At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.

Salary Description

$144k - $175k

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