Director of Tax - Renewable Energy | $200K+ Role in Columbus

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This is a fully remote role for candidates who are based outside of the New York Metropolitan area. For those located in the area, we encourage you to consider our hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days a week in our NYC office). That said, we value flexibility and if you have a different preference, please do not let that deter you from applying – let's talk about it!

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Energy storage is the key to unlocking a future where our world is powered by renewable resources. At Convergent Energy and Power, our mission is to make the electrical grid cleaner, more reliable, and less expensive by leveraging state-of-the-art energy storage and distributed generation technologies.

The Director of Tax will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of tax compliance, planning, and strategy for Convergent Energy and Power. As a standalone tax leader and individual contributor, this role will work collaboratively with business leaders and departments across the organization to identify and minimize tax risks and opportunities, provide practical tax guidance, and help ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.

This is a standalone individual-contributor role with no direct reports. The Director will serve as a tax subject-matter resource by educating various departments on tax considerations, translating complex tax concepts into practical guidance, and supporting informed business decisions.

What You'll Do

Tax Strategy, Compliance, and Planning (70%)

• Lead tax planning initiatives, including developing and executing strategies for tax equity structures while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Direct and oversee tax compliance activities, including the preparation and filing of income tax and other returns for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
• Provide guidance on tax implications of acquisitions, transfers, divestments, and other complex transactions.
• Manage all relationships with external tax advisors and other third-party tax service providers.
• Build, maintain, and analyze tax workpapers and other supporting schedules and documentation to ensure complete recordkeeping and compliance.
• Develop and document policies and procedures to formalize tax-related processes.
• Direct and coordinate preparation of the company's annual tax provisions and HLBV models.

Collaboration and Operational Management (30%)

• Work closely with business leaders and the accounting, finance, legal, project development, and operations teams to identify tax planning opportunities and risks.
• Educate and provide practical guidance to various departments on tax requirements, risks, opportunities, and the tax implications of business activities.
• Serve as a hands-on tax resource, support and lead indirect tax matters, including sales and use tax, property tax, and other transactional tax issues, as needed.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to review and analyze financial data for tax purposes, ensuring accuracy and consistency while maintaining compliance with accounting standards.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in tax planning and compliance, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Excellent tax accounting technical skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in the renewable energy sector is required, with proficient knowledge of the investment tax credit (ITC), production tax credit (PTC), similar tax credits, and related regulations.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Be Meticulous – strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Be Collaborative – enjoy working across various departments and working groups to reach a common goal; able to build strong relationships while providing clear, practical tax guidance.
• Be Highly Organized – excellent communication skills, including the ability to educate non-tax professionals and communicate complex tax concepts clearly while coordinating and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with the initiative to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and jump in to support and lead indirect tax matters as needed.
• Alignment with Convergent's mission, values, and a strong interest in the Clean Energy Transition.
• This role requires 5% travel, primarily for team events and company-wide meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multinational corporate tax department experience.
• Big 4 public accounting experience.
• Experience educating non-tax professionals and providing cross-functional tax guidance.
• CPA.

Benefits

We're dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture that prioritizes the safety and well-being of all our clean energy professionals. We embrace and learn from our diverse backgrounds, encouraging open dialogue and growth. Through resources like our active Employee Resource Groups, DEI Working Group, and comprehensive training and workshops, we're continuing to build a supportive community that celebrates the convergence of our identities.

Our priority is to ensure that every team member feels valued and supported to have a healthy balance between work life and personal life. We believe a full life outside of the office makes for a happier, healthier team. We support that by offering robust benefits such as but not limited to the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer days
• 401K with an employer safe harbor match
• Special vendor discounts on programs for identity theft and fraud prevention

Base Salary Range: $200,000–$215,000; Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.

We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply. If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.

Convergent is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements in the country where we operate. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected]