Federal Tax Planning Manager

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC. • Chicago, IL

6d • $146,700 - $163,000

About The Position

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
TOTAL REWARDS
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range of $146,700 to $163,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
Proactively identifies, evaluates, and implements opportunities to minimize the Company's federal tax burden. Serves as a specialized technical resource on matters related to federal taxation. Helps to manage cross-functional project teams to implement federal tax strategies, and also assists the Tax Department's involvement in corporate transactional matters and other legal matters. Works closely with the Director and Senior Manager, Federal Tax Planning, in coordinating the Company's tax policy considerations and related efforts, monitoring and evaluating pending federal tax legislation and regulatory and administrative guidance and assists with coordinating with the IRS on audit matters. Reports directly to the Senior Manager, Federal Tax Planning.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree and 8 years of professional tax experience - OR- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and 6 years professional tax experience
• Good working knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• 40 hours of ongoing annual continuing professional education will be required of all professionals in the Department (at the Company's expense).

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MST.
• Energy industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze and present recommendations to tax leadership with respect to tax planning initiatives, including the evaluation of M&A and new business opportunities, accounting method changes, private letter ruling requests, and other tax planning strategies.
• Monitor legislative changes to U.S. federal tax laws, evaluate impact of changes, and identify opportunities and risks.
• Assist with defending the Company’s tax positions at the examination and appeals levels when challenged by taxing authorities, including drafting responses to written and verbal inquiries from the IRS and assisting with negotiation of settlements.
• Research the appropriate tax accounting treatment for audit results and prepare supporting memoranda and documentation.
• Provide feedback to the tax compliance function regarding audit findings to continuously improve compliance processes.
• Work closely with outside advisors on both audits and tax planning initiatives.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• bonus program
• 401(k) with company match
• employee stock purchase program
• comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs
• disability and life insurance benefits
• paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager