Tax Project Manager

NextEra Energy; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Tax Project Manager to lead partnership income tax compliance, reporting, and planning across federal and state regimes. You will oversee Form 1065 filings, K-1 distributions, and work with accounting, finance, and legal teams to ensure accurate tax reporting.

The role focuses on tax research, planning related to partnerships, and collaboration with external advisors to address complex tax issues and notices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in tax or finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, review, and timely filing of partnership income tax returns (Forms 1065) and K-1 distributions.
• Review partnership agreements for correct tax allocations and reporting.
• Research complex partnership tax issues, including allocations, basis, and elections.
• Support tax planning related to formations, restructurings, and distributions.
• Coordinate responses to federal and state tax notices, examinations, and audits.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors and auditors on tax matters and compliance.
• Monitor legislative developments affecting partnership taxation and recommend actions.
• Assist with tax forecasts and other partnership tax reporting requirements.
• Build strong relationships with accounting, finance, legal, and business teams for timely reporting.

Skills

Experience 6+ years

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Tax Project Manager

Date: Oct 21, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 98201

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 Tax Project Manager is responsible for managing the organization’s partnership income tax compliance, reporting, and supporting Tax Planning. This role oversees the preparation and review of partnership tax returns, partner reporting, tax research, and supports Tax Planning related to partnership structures and transactions. The manager works closely with accounting, finance, legal, and business stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws, supporting strategic business initiatives, and tax planning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, review, and timely filing of federal, state, and local partnership income tax returns (Forms 1065 and related filings), including distribution of Schedule K-1s.
• Review partnership agreements to ensure tax allocations and reporting are consistent with governing documents and tax regulations.
• Research and analyze complex partnership tax issues, including partner allocations, basis calculations, capital accounts, and partnership elections.
• Support tax planning related to partnership formations, restructurings, contributions, distributions, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Coordinate responses to federal and state tax notices, examinations, and audits.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors and auditors on technical tax matters and compliance requirements.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting partnership taxation and recommend appropriate actions.
• Assist with tax forecasts, estimated tax calculations, and other partnership tax reporting requirements.
• Build effective relationships with accounting, finance, legal, and business teams to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages tax related projects, including system maintenance and/or development
• Prepares and/or reviews tax returns and corresponding tax work papers and files
• Researches law, regulations, administrative rulings and court cases and presents proposals to lawfully minimize tax liability
• Researches and drafts responses to inquiries from government agencies regarding tax filings, and other claims
• Provides and/or verifies tax assumptions and tax results in project models
• Leads project teams to improve quality, efficiency, predictability and/or transparency
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami