Business Analyst I - Tax Technology

Requisition ID:  77889 

 

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

We are seeking a Technology Professional to join the Tax Strategic Initiatives & Technology team. This professional will have several key responsibilities including: (1) providing the administration and configuration of key software applications for the tax department; (2) assisting business unit customers with support, analysis, and troubleshooting related to the efficient operation of the tax software products, and (3) supporting system upgrade exercises and testing for tax systems, supporting ongoing tax software project initiatives and establishing and maintaining relationships with key internal & external customers. This position will help ensure that NextEra Energy, Inc. remains “Best in Class” with regards to the quality and efficiency of our tax processes.
 
Job Description:
Working under the supervision of the Director of Tax Technology, this position will be responsible for supporting the Tax department with their technology needs. The successful candidate will work closely with multiple business units within the organization in order to ensure a full understanding of the entire Tax department’s needs.  The candidate will also be consulting with multiple stakeholders- tax professionals, IT teams and software vendors.  In addition, the candidate will assist the Tax Department personnel with day-to-day operation of tax technology platforms.

 

• Extended Hours may be necessary
 
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following:
•    Bachelor's degree in accounting or information management is preferred with a CPA or advanced degree a plus
•    Tax and ERP software such as OneSource Tax Provision, OneSource State Apportionment, Corptax and SAP
•    Microsoft Suite including Excel, Access, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Word
•    Experience in corporate tax compliance and/or tax accounting
•    Project management or Six Sigma skills to facilitate excellent execution in tax projects is a plus
•    Excellent verbal, written, communication, decision making, analytical, and critical thinking skills
•    Aptitude to learn technologies being introduced or developed within the company including software products such as Alteryx and SAP Business Objects
 

Job Overview
•    Support cross functional tax automation and analytics projects
•    Work with business stakeholders, IT solution architects, and developers on tax technology projects
•    Manage multiple tax technology implementation projects using Waterfall or Agile methodology
•    Prepare documentation for project end to end lifecycle
•    Act as product owner for complex and cross functional implementation projects
•    Learn Alteryx Designer and develop process automation workflows to reduce process cycle time

Job Duties & Responsibilities
•    Liaising between the IT department and the Tax business partners
•    Acting as an information source and communicator between IT workstreams
•    Creating process flow diagrams and data flow diagrams
•    Understanding strategic business needs and plans for growth
•    Analyzing the design of technical systems and business models
•    Analyzing business needs
•    Sourcing and implementing new business technology
•    Finding technological solutions to meet business requirements
•    Producing reports on application development and implementation
•    Running systems/user acceptance testing and analyzing data
•    Analyzing data to inform business decisions

Job Overview

Employees in this role conduct complex operational analyses and lead medium to large project teams that support informed decision making within the business unit.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts analyses and prepares reports that provide operational and/or technical support to business operations
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative research to support medium to large special projects
• Assists with process design and modification for continuous business improvement