Director, Tax

Convergent Energy and Power

4d•$200,000 - $215,000•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Tax manages and oversees Convergent Energy and Power’s tax compliance, planning, and strategy. This is a standalone individual-contributor role with no direct reports. The Director collaborates with business leaders and departments to identify and minimize tax risks, pursue tax opportunities, provide practical tax guidance, and help ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations. The role serves as a tax subject-matter resource across the organization, educating departments on tax considerations and translating complex tax concepts into practical guidance that supports informed business decisions. Responsibilities span tax strategy, compliance, and planning, as well as cross-functional collaboration and operational tax matters. The position is fully remote for candidates outside the New York Metropolitan area. Candidates in that area are encouraged to consider a hybrid arrangement of one to two days per week in the New York City office. The role requires 5% travel, primarily for team events and company-wide meetings. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States or Canada; employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10 or more years of experience in tax planning and compliance, including 3 or more years in a leadership role.
Excellent tax accounting technical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
Demonstrated renewable energy sector experience, with proficient knowledge of investment tax credits (ITC), production tax credits (PTC), similar tax credits, and related regulations.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
Ability to collaborate across departments and working groups, build strong relationships, and provide clear, practical tax guidance.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to educate non-tax professionals and explain complex tax concepts clearly.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Self-starter who can work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and support and lead indirect tax matters as needed.
Alignment with Convergent’s mission and values and a strong interest in the Clean Energy Transition.
Ability to travel 5%, primarily for team events and company-wide meetings.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States or Canada; employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Multinational corporate tax department experience.
Big 4 public accounting experience.
Experience educating non-tax professionals and providing cross-functional tax guidance.
CPA.

Responsibilities

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 preparation and filing of income tax and other returns for the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Provide guidance on tax implications of acquisitions, transfers, divestments, and other complex transactions.
Manage relationships with external tax advisors and other third-party tax service providers.
Build, maintain, and analyze tax workpapers and 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.
Work with business leaders and accounting, finance, legal, project development, and operations teams to identify tax planning opportunities and risks.
Educate departments and provide practical guidance on tax requirements, risks, opportunities, and the tax implications of business activities.
Serve as a hands-on tax resource and support and lead indirect tax matters, including sales and use tax, property tax, and other transactional tax issues, as needed.
Coordinate cross-functional review and analysis of financial data for tax purposes, ensuring accuracy and consistency while maintaining compliance with accounting standards.