Director - Tax Planning, Audits &Risk Mgmt
About The Position
The Director is a member of the Avangrid Tax leadership team and assists in developing corporate tax strategies, risk management, and talent development. The role leads federal and state tax planning initiatives, supports Corporate Development and business-initiated transactions, and develops and implements tax minimization strategies. The Director also directs the tax staff assigned to these activities. Representative transactions include mergers and acquisitions or business dispositions; new wind and solar renewable investments; major bids and infrastructure projects for Networks; and reviews of partnership agreements, amendments, and wind-downs. The role also leads assessment of accounting for uncertain tax positions and their impact on tax accounting under GAAP and IFRS; coordinates tax legislative and regulatory updates and evaluates their impact on existing businesses; develops tax legislative priorities; supports the annual transfer-pricing engagement for Iberdrola SA’s US operations; coordinates with tax reporting teams to ensure transactions are reported accurately and in line with deal expectations for tax provisions and returns; and supports the growth and development of tax staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Solid knowledge of SEC tax reporting requirements.
- Expert knowledge of income tax accounting requirements under GAAP.
- Knowledge of income tax accounting requirements under IFRS.
- Strong strategic skills.
- Strong tax technical writing skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Understanding of corporate tax accounting and reporting requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Taxation, law degree, and/or CPA.
- Experience in the energy industry or a highly regulated business.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing overall corporate tax strategies, risk management, and talent development as a member of the Avangrid Tax leadership team.
- Lead federal and state tax planning initiatives, including support for Corporate Development and business-initiated transactions.
- Develop and implement tax minimization strategies.
- Direct tax staff assigned to tax planning activities.
- Lead tax planning for mergers and acquisitions, business dispositions, new wind and solar investments, major Networks bids and infrastructure projects, and partnership agreements, amendments, and wind-downs.
- Lead assessment of accounting for uncertain tax positions and their impact on GAAP and IFRS tax accounting.
- Coordinate tax legislative and regulatory updates, assess their impact on existing businesses, and develop tax legislative priorities.
- Support the annual transfer-pricing engagement for the US operations of Iberdrola SA.
- Coordinate with tax reporting teams to ensure transactions are accurately reported and align with deal expectations for tax provisions and returns.
- Support the growth and development of tax staff.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- 12% 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development and clear career-advancement pathways.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
