Tax Manager

Takkion Ops Management; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Takkion Ops Management is seeking a Tax Manager to lead US tax provision (ASC 740), compliance, and planning for a PE-backed renewable energy platform. You will collaborate with accounting, finance, legal, and development teams to optimize tax outcomes on capital-intensive, project-based initiatives.

The role covers tax structuring, ITC/PTC considerations, and support for acquisitions, dispositions, and financing while building scalable tax processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or tax is required.
• CPA is required.
• Minimum 6 years’ tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax.
• Big 4 experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience in Renewable Energy and/or Private Equity preferred.
• Knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. tax laws.
• Knowledge of indirect taxes (sales, use, franchise, real estate, personal property).
• Exposure to renewable energy tax concepts or capital-intensive industries.
• Ability to perform complex tax research and communicate results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provision and related disclosures per ASC 740.
• Manage tax accounts, reconciliations, and provision-to-return adjustments.
• Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance processes and external providers.
• Ensure timely filings and manage tax calendars across jurisdictions.
• Assist with transaction support including acquisitions, dispositions, and financing.
• Support tax audits and document key tax positions and credits.
• Drive tax data flows and integration with financial systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or tax

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary:

The Tax Manager will play a critical role in a fast-growing, private equity-backed renewable energy platform. This position leads U.S. tax provision (ASC 740), compliance, and planning, while supporting strategic initiatives including project investments, tax equity structures, and acquisitions. This is a role that partners cross-functionally with accounting, finance, legal, and development teams to drive tax-efficient outcomes in a capital-intensive, project-based environment.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Prepares quarterly and annual income tax provision and related disclosures in accordance with ASC 740
• Manage tax accounts, reconciliations, and provision-to-return adjustments
• Oversee federal, state and local tax compliance processes and external providers
• Ensure timely filings and manage tax calendars across jurisdictions
• Exposure to tax structuring and modeling considerations, including ITC/PTC
• Partner with internal teams and advisors on tax equity structures, including coordination with external advisors and internal stakeholders
• Analyze fixed assets and depreciation (MACRS, bonus) for large-scale projects
• Support project lifecycle activities including placed-in-service and credit qualification
• Assist with transaction support, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financing
• Support entity specific tax matters including allocations, ownership structures, and capital account considerations
• Advise leadership on tax implications of strategic decisions
• Prepare technical memos and support complex tax positions
• Identify tax planning opportunities aligned with growth strategy
• Help build and scale the tax function to support high-growth, private equity-backed environments
• Lead and support tax audits, including documentation of key tax positions and credits
• Drive process improvements and enhance SOX-compliant tax controls
• Improve tax data flows and integration with financial systems
• Manage tax notices and inquiries across jurisdictions
• Coordinate limited Canadian tax compliance with external advisors
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monitor and asses tax legislation changes and business impacts
• Contribute to special projects in a high-growth environment

Requirements

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or tax
• CPA required
• Minimum 6 years’ tax experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax
• Big 4 experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience working in Renewable Energy and/or Private Equity preferred
• Knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. tax laws
• Knowledge of indirect taxes, including sales, use, franchise, real estate, and personal property
• Exposure to renewable energy tax concepts or capital-intensive industries
• Ability to perform complex tax research and analysis and effectively communicate results in the form of discussion, presentation, or technical memorandum
• Ability to communicate/present issues in a clear and effective manner across all levels throughout the company and external auditors
• Ability to comprehend complex accounting topics
• Able to work up and down through the organization in a team environment, supporting various tax planning and strategic initiatives
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Advanced MS Excel skills
• Demonstrates leadership and influencing experience, maturity, and judgment
• Must have a demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Thrives in a fast paced, high-energy environment
• Enthusiastic, proactive driver of what needs to happen
• Works well under pressure, effectively handling change and demonstrates flexibility

TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Description

$130,000 - $150,000