Director of Tax

Summary

Join Plus Power, a leader in energy storage, as their Director of Tax! This role combines deep tax expertise with renewable energy knowledge to lead strategic tax planning and compliance. You will oversee tax strategy, compliance, and reporting across multiple entities, mentor a high-performing team, and collaborate with various departments. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a CPA, along with 10+ years of progressive tax experience in the renewable energy sector. Plus Power offers a highly competitive compensation package, flexible work arrangements, unlimited vacation, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant renewable energy sector exposure
• Deep understanding of renewable energy tax incentives and project finance structures
• Extensive knowledge of partnership taxation and tax equity structures
• Strong technical abilities in federal and state tax compliance and reporting
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex projects
• High degree of business acumen, discretion, and professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a cross-functional environment with both technical and non-technical team members who are geographically dispersed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the Microsoft suite of tools and applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Lead tax strategy development and implementation across the organization's development, construction, and operational portfolios
• Provide strategic counsel on the tax implications of business decisions, including M&A activities, project development, and corporate restructuring
• Optimize utilization of renewable energy tax incentives, including the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), and other federal and state incentives
• Assist the Project Finance team in structuring tax-efficient renewable energy project deals, including tax equity partnerships and hybrid transfer deals
• Oversee preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns for multiple entity structures
• Manage tax provisions and supporting documentation for financial statements under GAAP
• Ensure compliance with tax equity partnership requirements and tax reporting obligations
• Direct internal controls and procedures for tax processes to maintain accuracy and timeliness
• Build and lead a high-performing tax team, providing mentorship and professional development
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Development, Commercial, and EPC teams on complex transactions and strategic initiatives
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and investors
• Present tax matters to executive leadership and board of directors
• Monitor and analyze tax legislation affecting renewable energy sector
• Assess and mitigate tax risks across the organization
• Lead tax due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures
• Manage tax authority audits and examinations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Taxation or Law degree (JD/LLM)
• Big 4 public accounting background
• Specific Renewables/Power & Utilities experience
• Knowledge of international tax planning and compliance

Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation
• Flexible, work from home or hybrid work from Plus Power’s offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, and Palm Beach
• Expected salary range begins at $225,000
• Annual bonus program
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits program
• Unlimited vacation
• Flexible remote work
• Work from home stipend
• Educational assistance
• Parental leave
• Highly engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection and learning and growth