Tax Senior Associate - Renewable Energy

KPMG LLP; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG is seeking a Tax Senior Associate - Renewable Energy to join our Business Tax Services practice in McLean, VA. The role focuses on delivering federal and state tax compliance and advisory services to renewable energy clients, from developers to large funds.

You’ll work on tax equity structures, transferable credits, and integrations with M&A transactions, while mentoring junior staff and building strong client relationships. The position emphasizes integrity and professional excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of federal tax experience in a public accounting firm, corporation, or law firm.
• Experience with renewable energy tax incentives, tax equity structures, transferable tax credits, and/or M&A transactions preferred.
• Familiarity with partnership allocations, basis calculations, and transactional tax concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax compliance and advisory services to corporations and partnerships across the renewable energy industry.
• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns and related workpapers.
• Advise clients on renewable energy tax matters including tax equity partnerships and transferable credits.

Skills

Federal tax experience

Tax research

Team leadership

Client communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. / LL.M. in Taxation / MST

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Tax Senior Associate - Renewable Energy to join our Business Tax Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tax compliance and advisory services to corporations and partnerships across the renewable energy industry, ranging from emerging developers and sponsors to large institutional investors and infrastructure funds
• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns and related workpapers, including partnership and corporate tax filings
• Advise clients on a broad range of renewable energy tax matters, including tax equity partnerships, transferable tax credits, project acquisitions and dispositions, partnership restructurings, and other transactions related to the Inflation Reduction Act
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering industry-specific tax technical knowledge and practical commercial advice
• Manage teams of tax professionals and associates working on client engagements while helping to develop and mentor junior team members
• Build and maintain client relationships through the delivery of high-quality tax services and responsive client support
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of recent federal tax experience in a public accounting firm, corporation, or law firm, including experience with partnership and/or corporate taxation
• Bachelor’s degree, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master’s in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university
• Experience with or demonstrated interest in renewable energy tax incentives, tax equity structures, transferable tax credits, and/or M&A transactions preferred
• Familiarity with partnership allocations, basis calculations, and transactional tax concepts is a plus
• Strong tax research, analytical, modeling, and writing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly