Director, Tax

Flatiron Energy•Denver, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

About Flatiron Energy Flatiron Energy develops, owns, and operates utility-scale standalone energy storage assets that integrate renewable energy onto the grid, replace fossil fuel plants, and increase grid reliability. Founded by a team of experienced energy storage experts and backed by financial sponsor Hull Street Energy, Flatiron has a demonstrated track record of developing critical infrastructure needed to achieve our climate goals. The leadership team has deep experience in structuring, financing, and owning and operating energy storage assets in wholesale markets. Flatiron Energy is a high growth company with a dynamic, fast-paced, creative, and fun start-up culture. The right candidate will be excited to help scale the company, recognizing the challenges and opportunities for growth inherent in such an environment. The Flatiron team is passionate about fighting climate change while ensuring their projects have an equitable impact on surrounding communities. Flatiron is looking for candidates who resonate with this mission. As a Director on the Accounting Team, you will help build the Company’s Tax Function from the ground up. This is an excellent opportunity to both build and execute on behalf of a growing IPP, while growing professionally within a dynamic team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
7-10 years of progressive tax experience required
Qualified candidates will have experience in Renewable Energy, Traditional Power, or Infrastructure development, with some experience supporting tax monetization transactions.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organization abilities
Ability to manage multiple complex processes or long-term projects simultaneously
Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Nice To Haves

CPA designation or Masters in Taxation strongly preferred
Experience managing and developing employees is preferred
Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience presenting to management or external capital providers

Responsibilities

Own all aspects of Tax (Local, State, and Federal) for the Company, including compliance, structuring, forecasting, and reporting
Lead the annual ASC 740 income tax reporting process, including annual provisions, deferred tax asset/liability analysis, valuation allowance evaluation, and uncertain tax positions.
Lead preparation of federal and state tax returns and partnership K-1s in conjunction with external tax preparers
Own the structuring of and compliance with State and Local tax matters, including Sales & Use Tax and Property Tax and manage audits/inquiries/relationships with IRS and state/local tax authorities
Support Capital Markets and Legal in the structuring and negotiation of tax monetization transactions
Own tax reporting to tax equity and project finance counterparties in existing financings
Enhance existing tax control processes and assist in the creation of new controls as the Company continues growing
Support Development and Commercial in analyzing federal and local incentives and impacts on projects under development, including assisting in PILOT negotiations with local municipalities
Build the Tax Department over time by recruiting, onboarding, training, and supporting additional team members
Work on special projects as necessary, including (but not limited to) prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance, ITC qualification analysis, and withholding tax compliance.