Tax Project Manager - Partnerships

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 Tax Professional to join the tax operations team. This professional will have several key responsibilities including: (1) preparation and review of complex federal and state corporate and partnership income tax returns; (2) preparation and review of income tax provisions, tax basis balance sheet calculations and account reconciliations under ASC740; (3) proactively researching laws, regulations, administrative rulings and court cases and presenting proposals to lawfully minimize tax liabilities; (4) working closely with Information Management to continue to streamline processes related to tax return calculations. This position will help ensure that NextEra Energy, Inc. remains “Best in Class” with regard to the quality and efficiency of our income tax provision and compliance processes.

 

Tax Project Manager – Duties may include working with a Tax Manager/Tax Director to:

• Prepare and Review Federal and State Corporate/Partnership income tax returns
• Prepare and review income tax provisions under ASC740 as well as the tax-related financial information and disclosures to be included in the applicable SEC filings (notably Forms 10-K and 10-Q)
• Review and validate Deferred tax assets and liabilities
• Analyze and quantify the primary drivers of the company’s effective tax rate
• Partner with the Tax Forecasting team to identify and explain variances from forecast to actual
• Partner with the Federal/State planning teams to ensure all M&A transactions are accurately recorded in the provision and reported on the income tax returns
• Conduct technical research and maintain compliance with IRS rules/regulations and rules under ASC740
• Focus on tax planning and special projects (including system maintenance and/or development)
• Research and draft responses to inquiries from government agencies regarding tax filings, compliance, and other claims
• Leverage technology to create effective financial models, calculations supporting tax returns and provisions, dashboards and analytics
• Identify and lead process improvements through use of technology and innovation
• Mentor, lead, and manage one or more tax analysts

 

Preferred Tax Qualifications

 The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Well-developed technical skills with an ability to identify and document both issues and proposed resolutions with minimal guidance
• Hands on approach – to develop and mentor members of the tax department
• Proven ability to coordinate the preparation and review of large consolidated and complex unitary tax returns with minimal supervision
• Proficient oral and written business communication skills
• Ability to perform analysis on data and utilize analysis to make tax technical and business decisions
• Strong computer skills with a focus on both analytical and research tools including Corptax, OneSource Tax Provision, SAP, Business Warehouse, Advanced excel, Power Query / Alteryx or similar platforms
• Proven ability to lead teams to improve quality, efficiency, predictability and/or transparency
• Desire to seek new and challenging tasks – self-starter mentality

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<