Director, Tax

Convergent Energy and Power

. Manage and oversee all aspects of tax compliance, planning, and strategy .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in tax compliance and planning, with a strong focus on federal, state, and local tax laws. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and provide strategic tax guidance in the renewable energy sector.

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Tax Compliance ManagementTax Planning InitiativesFederal And State Tax LawsInvestment Tax Credit (ITC)Leadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Tax Accounting Technical SkillsTax Workpapers AnalysisAnnual Tax Provisions CoordinationHLBV Models PreparationIndirect Tax Matters ManagementComplex Transaction GuidanceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyTax Strategy DevelopmentCompliance DocumentationFinancial Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Renewable Energy SectorMultinational Corporate TaxBig 4 Public AccountingTax Equity StructuresSales And Use TaxProperty TaxTransactional Tax Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and oversee all aspects of tax compliance, planning, and strategy
Lead tax planning initiatives, including developing and executing strategies for tax equity structures
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws
Direct 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 relationships with external tax advisors and third-party tax service providers
Build, maintain, and analyze tax workpapers, supporting schedules, and compliance documentation
Develop and document policies and procedures for tax-related processes
Coordinate preparation of annual tax provisions and HLBV models
Collaborate with business leaders and accounting, finance, legal, project development, and operations teams
Educate departments on tax requirements, risks, opportunities, and business-activity implications
Support and lead indirect tax matters, including sales and use tax, property tax, and transactional tax issues
Coordinate cross-functional review and analysis of financial data for tax purposes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years of experience in tax planning and compliance
3+ years in a leadership role
Excellent tax accounting technical skills
Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
Demonstrated experience in the renewable energy sector
Proficient knowledge of the investment tax credit (ITC), production tax credit (PTC), similar tax credits, and related regulations
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and working groups
Ability to build strong relationships and provide clear, practical tax guidance
Excellent communication skills, including educating non-tax professionals and communicating complex tax concepts clearly
Ability to coordinate and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Self-starter with initiative to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
Alignment with Convergent’s mission and values and strong interest in the Clean Energy Transition
Ability to travel 5%, primarily for team events and company-wide meetings
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States or Canada
Multinational corporate tax department experience (preferred)
Big 4 public accounting experience (preferred)
Experience educating non-tax professionals and providing cross-functional tax guidance (preferred)
CPA (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer days
401K with an employer safe harbor match
Special Vendor Discounts on programs for Identity theft and fraud prevention
Employee Resource Groups
DEI Working Group
Comprehensive training and workshops
Flexible work arrangements, including fully remote work outside the New York Metropolitan area or hybrid work in the NYC office (1–2 days a week)