Director, Tax

Summary

Join Convergent Energy and Power as their Director, Tax, a fully remote role (or hybrid in NYC) responsible for managing all aspects of tax compliance, planning, and strategy. You will lead tax planning initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, and oversee tax compliance activities for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. This individual contributor role involves collaborating with other teams, providing guidance on tax implications of complex transactions, and managing relationships with external tax advisors. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and alignment with Convergent’s mission and values. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in tax planning and compliance, including 5+ years in a leadership role, and a comprehensive knowledge of relevant tax laws and regulations. A background in renewable energy and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are also essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or related field
• Between 10-15 years of experience in tax planning and compliance, with 5+ 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
• Experience in the renewable energy sector and proficient knowledge of ITC, PTC and similar tax credits and related regulations
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Be Meticulous – you have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Be Collaborative – you enjoy working across various working groups to reach a common goal and have demonstrated an ability to lead and develop a team, coaching and mentoring team members
• Be Highly Organized – you have excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals while coordinating and prioritizing your work to meet deadlines
• Alignment with Convergent’s mission and values: Continuous Improvement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Ethical Governance, Safety, Sustainability, Collaboration, Ownership, Resilience, and a strong interest in the Clean Energy Transition
• This role requires 5% travel, primarily for team events and company-wide meetings

Responsibilities

• 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
• Work closely with business leaders of accounting, finance, and legal teams to identify tax planning opportunities and risks
• Influence decision-making by providing actionable recommendations to improve processes and align tax strategy with organizational goals
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to review and analyze financial data for tax purposes, ensuring accuracy and consistency while maintaining compliance with accounting standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Multinational corporate tax department experience
• Big 4 public accounting experience
• Experience training and mentoring tax staff

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer days
• 401K with an employer safe harbor match