Tax Manager - Sustainability, Climate and Equity - Renewable Energy
The candidate will advise clients on tax issues related to renewable energy clients and projects. Work with an experienced and passionate team in a growing area focused on renewable energy and sustainability, proactively collaborating with colleagues across all member firms – Tax, Advisory, Consulting, and Audit and Assurance. Ensure accurate, timely completion of deliverables. Monitor current and proposed tax legislation and regulations related to renewable energy and sustainability, as well as implement client outreach strategies. Manage renewable energy client engagements and participate in the targeting of new clients. Deliver value to clients by identifying opportunities and advising clients on the potential benefits and eligibility requirements related to: IRC section 48 Investment Tax Credit, IRC section 45 Production Tax Credit, IRC section 45Q Carbon Capture Tax Credit, and IRC section 45V Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit. Prepare tax returns and provide advisory services related to the modeling and structuring of renewable energy tax equity structures, such as: Partnership flip, Sale-leaseback, and Pass-through lease. Maintain and develop strong internal and client relationships. Demonstrate sound judgment and a quality-first mentality with respect to evaluating eligibility for various fact patterns. Collaborate with member firms, including Advisory and Consulting, to execute work streams, such as cost segregation studies and tax equity financial modeling (., hypothetical liquidation at book value). Identify potential issues and propose solutions to leadership, as well as implement process improvement strategies. Ensure accurate and timely delivery of engagement deliverables, which may include presentation decks, executive summaries, credit calculations, completed tax forms, supporting files, memoranda, and IRS audit responses. Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and work with the team to present potential opportunities to assist clients. Develop and mentor team members. Provide support with various internal initiatives and special tax related projects.
