Tax Director

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! 

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world. 

What we’re looking for: 

Nexamp is seeking to hire a Tax Director to join our Accounting team. You will be responsible for continuing to develop and enhance tax strategy and compliance. You will work on strategic tax initiatives, including maximizing benefits from the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and related bonuses, and navigating the complexities of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), while continually ensuring compliance with all federal and state tax requirements. In addition, you will assist in tax equity financings and reviews of complex tax equity structures as well as managing annual and quarterly tax provisions for financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting requirements.

You will be hybrid out of any of our hub office locations, including: Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, or New York City. You will report to the SVP, Accounting.   

What you’ll do:  

• Oversight and accountability for direct and indirect tax compliance activities including, Federal, State, Local and Foreign Tax including filings and response to notices and audits
• Lead tax planning, budgeting and forecasting with internal team and external advisors
• Oversee and manage the process for claiming and monetizing Investment Tax Credits
• Manage sales and use tax for the company ensuring proper reporting and remittance
• Monitor and summarize new legislation and tax developments
• Collaborate with People team and Legal team on new registrations and legal entities established
• Provide advice to business groups on various tax matters including eligibility for state, local or federal tax incentives
• Coordinate with tax advisors annual tax provision workpapers in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS
• Prepare and manage tax policies, processes and controls including documenting tax positions
• Coordinate with tax advisors on annual returns for Corporate and Partnership tax returns
• Coordinate with and support key investors related to Corporate and Partnership tax matters
• Support Policy team on federal, state and local tax matters including navigating the Inflation Reduction Act and related tax credits and adders
• Business partner on project level structured financings (including tax equity), working closely with the CFO, the Capital Markets team and the in-house legal team
• Manage and train staff within the tax group
• Other ad hoc projects as assigned

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 5-7 years of related tax experience
• MBA, MST, CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Corporate Tax and Partnerships
• Knowledge US GAAP and IFRS Accounting for Income Taxes
• Knowledge and Experience with Tax Credits
• Knowledge of tax equity financing structures, including partnership flips and sale-leasebacks
• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.   
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality. 
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions. 
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions. 
• Previous experience engaging and inspiring teams to excel while focusing on the growth and well-being of team members.   

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.  We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply. 

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change. 

You’ll love working here because:  

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!  

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.