Tax Manager, Sustainability Credits

Responsibilities

• Manage and support federal credits and incentives engagements related to sustainability and ESG.
• Advise clients on opportunities under Internal Revenue Code programs, including carbon capture, investment tax credits, production tax credits, alternative fuel refueling credits, Opportunity Zones, and New Markets Tax Credits.
• Identify client eligibility, assess potential benefits, and provide guidance on applicable requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Apply sound judgment and a quality-focused approach when evaluating client fact patterns and credit eligibility.
• Work with technical specialists to develop processes, materials, and benefit calculations.
• Collaborate with advisory, consulting, and member firm teams on valuation studies, tax equity modeling, and life cycle assessment studies.
• Identify issues, recommend solutions, and support process improvements.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of client materials such as presentations, executive summaries, credit calculations, tax forms, supporting documentation, memoranda, and IRS audit responses.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax updates and help identify new client opportunities.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Support internal initiatives and special tax-related projects.

The team consists of tax professionals focused on helping clients advance sustainability initiatives. National Federal Tax Services is a Deloitte Tax practice that provides planning and compliance support to large organizations across industries. Gi3 is one of its fastest-growing service lines, known for an entrepreneurial approach and a focus on delivering measurable client value.

• Ability to work in a hybrid model, including in-office collaboration 2-3 days per week.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, law, business administration, economics, engineering, environmental studies, geology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, or 2+ years with a master’s degree.
• Active professional accreditation, such as CPA, licensed attorney, enrolled agent, PMP, CFA, Professional Engineer, or GRI certification, where applicable.
• Strong analytical, research, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build internal and external relationships.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, depending on client and project needs.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

• Advanced degree such as MST, LLM, JD, or a related qualification.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Experience with tax research tools such as CCH, Hein, Lexis, or RIA.
• Experience with federal, state, or local credits and incentives.
• Knowledge of sustainability technologies or environmental sciences.
• Previous experience with a Big 4 firm, large CPA firm, or law firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.