Tax Planning Senior Manager

AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company, seeks a Planning Senior Manager to lead US federal and international tax planning for development opportunities, acquisitions, and dispositions.

You will partner with M&A, finance and business development to deliver high-quality tax support, advise on structuring, monitor regulatory changes, and collaborate with tax accounting and compliance teams on risk and opportunities. A BS Accounting/CPA/MST or LLM is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in tax, Big 4 or large corporate tax.
• Advanced understanding of US federal and international tax rules.
• Excellent planning, research and technical writing skills, with ASC 740 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for tax analysis of business initiatives and transaction structuring.
• Collaborate with M&A, finance and business development for tax support on transactions.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies and review documents.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact.
• Coordinate with tax accounting and tax compliance teams on risks and opportunities.
• Liaise with internal and external non-tax stakeholders and advisers.
• Review tax analysis for transaction step plans and support US tax compliance.

Skills

Tax planning

US tax rules

Financial modeling

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Project management

Education

BS Accounting/CPA/MST or LLM

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven‑time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty‑first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We’re not just building a more sustainable future, we’re powering it.

The Planning Senior Manager is primarily responsible for activities related to US federal and international tax planning. The role partners with the M&A, business development, finance, and other tax colleagues to lead all aspects of tax due diligence and structuring for new development opportunities, acquisitions, and dispositions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for tax analysis of business initiatives from a tax perspective, including the evaluation of potential tax consequences, transaction structuring alternatives, and financial modeling.
• Work closely with M&A, finance and business development teams to provide high quality tax support for M&A and business driven transactions including application of unique industry specific rules.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies, including the development of initial tax planning ideas, research of technical tax issues, and review of implementing documents.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and impact assessment.
• Collaborate with the tax accounting and tax compliance teams about tax risks and opportunities.
• Liaise with internal non-tax counterparties and external advisors.
• Review tax analysis for various transaction step plans and support U.S. tax compliance requirements related to business/tax transactions.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience; Big 4 accounting firm or large corporate tax department experience preferred.
• Advanced understanding of US federal and/or US international tax rules (i.e. Sub C, NCTI/Subpart F, etc.).
• Excellent planning, research, and technical writing skills, as well as general knowledge of ASC 740.
• Flexibility and agility; comfortable working with evolving priorities to achieve strategic objectives.
• Creative and analytical mindset; enjoy complex problem solving to optimize the balance between business, finance and tax priorities.
• Business and customer centric orientation; excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities that embraces a fulsome understanding of the business environment.
• Demonstrated ability for high performance across multiple projects, with multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.

Educational Preference:

• BS Accounting/CPA/MST or LLM strongly preferred.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion.

Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E‑Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $173,000 and $216,750/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave).

If hired, employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. Are you ready to join us? www.aes.com/careers