Tax Project Manager - Partnerships

Requisition ID:  80833 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

Candidate traits / role requirements:

• Manage preparation of partnership compliance efficiently. The organization is a fast-paced environment that is transaction or deal heavy with the need to adapt quickly to evolving circumstances.
• Understanding of ASC 740 Tax Provision.
• Perform tax research, analysis and planning to meet organization objectives.
• Review business transactions to identify tax implications and advise recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to earn credibility and work collaboratively across functions including Accounting, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Tax Operations, Tax Planning and Tax Forecast.
• Solution oriented and collaborative - able to quickly identify and propose solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate and articulate an understanding of complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals.
• Experience using complex financial models.
• Manage business processes and projects, set priority and measurable objectives, monitor and report on progress.
• Assist with process and technology improvement initiatives.
• Enhance the organization's capabilities through effective team building, staffing, coaching, mentoring, and training.

    
Ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or related field:  Master's Degree in Taxation and/or CPA.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive tax experience
• Strong understanding of depreciation. Including but not limited to short year, placed in service, conventions, ADS lives, allocation of depreciation.
• Experience with multi tiered partnership structures.
• Good understanding of partnership special allocations.
• Analytical, solutions-focused mindset with the proven ability to work independently and collaborate cross functionally.
• Proficiency with software and system applications (OneSource Tax Provision, CorpTax, Microsoft Office 365) and ability to learn internal applications.
• Prior experience in the energy, power, real estate, or infrastructure space is a plus

Job Overview

Employees in this position are responsible for one or more of the following: tax research, planning, forecasting, analysis, and defense of tax positions.

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)

 

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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qua