Director of Tax

Silicon Ranch Corporation•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Director is responsible for leading the company’s tax strategy, compliance, and reporting across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. This role oversees direct and indirect tax matters, ensures compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations, and supports the company’s growth through effective tax planning related to project development, financing, and operations. The Tax Director works closely with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Project Finance, Business Development and external advisors to manage tax risk and optimize tax outcomes.

Requirements

10+ years of work experience, public accounting experience preferred with the following:
Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax principles
Experience with renewable energy taxation, tax credits, and partnership structures
Proven experience managing tax compliance, planning, and audits
Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills

Responsibilities

Develop and execute tax strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives and growth initiatives
Provide tax leadership and planning support for renewable energy projects, including structuring related to tax equity, partnerships, joint ventures, and acquisitions
Own the federal cash forecast and report to leadership on forecast to actuals
Advise on federal renewable energy incentives, including Investment Tax Credits (ITC), transferability, and related compliance requirements
Monitor and assess tax law changes impacting the renewable energy industry and advise senior leadership accordingly
Oversee all federal, state, and local tax compliance, including income tax, franchise tax, sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect taxes
Review and approve income tax provisions and related disclosures for financial reporting purposes
Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns and payments
Maintain oversight of tax accounting positions and documentation
Lead and manage tax audits and examinations, including coordination with external advisors and tax authorities
Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks across the organization
Establish and maintain internal controls related to tax compliance and reporting
Lead the digital transformation of the tax function, including assessment, selection, and implementation of tax technology solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Build and own the tax technology roadmap, aligning tax systems and tools with business growth, renewable project pipelines, and evolving regulatory requirements
Drive automation of tax processes, including data ingestion, return preparation, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting, reducing reliance on manual spreadsheets
Partner with IT, Accounting, Treasury, and external vendors to integrate tax systems with ERP platforms and other financial systems
Oversee implementation and optimization of income tax provision, compliance, and indirect tax systems, ensuring appropriate controls and auditability
Leverage data analytics and reporting tools to improve tax forecasting, credit utilization tracking, audit readiness, and management reporting
Ensure tax systems and processes support renewable energy incentive tracking, including ITC qualification, transferability, and related documentation
Lead change management efforts related to tax technology initiatives, including user training, documentation, and adoption across the organization
Continuously evaluate emerging tax technologies and digital solutions to enhance the effectiveness, transparency, and resilience of the tax function
Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Project Finance, Development, and Operations teams to support business initiatives and ensure proper tax treatment
Provide tax guidance for purchase contracts, construction contracts, and financing arrangements.
Build, mentor, and lead internal tax personnel, fostering professional development and best practices
Manage relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, and auditor