Director, Tax

Remote roles:
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!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment-based visas at this time. (e.g., H-1B, TN, visa transfer, green card sponsorship, etc.)

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.

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 work papers 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.

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…