Tax Planning Senior Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Arlington, Virginia 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 tax teams to design tax structures, perform due diligence, and monitor regulatory changes. The role requires deep tax knowledge and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in tax, preferably in a large corporate tax department or Big 4 firm.
• Strong understanding of US federal and international tax rules (e.g., Sub C, Subpart F).
• Excellent planning, research, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with evolving priorities.
• Client-focused with strong stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Perform tax analysis of business initiatives, including structuring alternatives.
• Collaborate with M&A, finance, and business development for tax support on transactions.
• Develop and implement initial tax planning ideas and review implementing documents.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact.
• Coordinate with tax accounting and compliance teams on risks and opportunities.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review tax analysis for transaction step plans and U.S. tax compliance.

Skills

US tax planning

Financial modeling

Tax research

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

M&A tax support

Regulatory monitoring

Education

BS Accounting

CPA

MST

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. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. 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.