Manager, Accounting & Tax

UGE International • New York, NY

99d • Hybrid

About The Position

Since 2008, we've been driving the adoption of renewable energy through innovative projects and forward-thinking solutions. From powering remote communities with wind and solar microgrids to lighting the Eiffel Tower with 100% renewable energy, our journey has been rooted in impact. Today, we focus on building a growing portfolio of solar and battery storage assets across the U.S., backed by NOVA Infrastructure and supported by over a decade of experience across 500+ megawatts of clean energy projects. Join us as we continue to lead the transition to a sustainable future.

Job Purpose: The Manager, Accounting & Tax will oversee tax compliance, reporting, and technical accounting for the organization’s renewable energy portfolio, with an emphasis on tax equity structures, multi-entity operations, and US GAAP reporting. Based in New York, this role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate and timely investor deliverables, including K-1 reporting and true-ups, as well as compliance with Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentives such as safe harbor structuring and domestic content ITC qualification.
Working closely with both internal teams and external advisors, the Technical Accountant will support strategic structuring decisions, ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and perform technical accounting analyses for complex transactions.

This person reports directly to the Director, Financial Operations. This is a hybrid role based in New York City with a combination of remote work and in-office presence required.

Requirement: The ideal candidate will have prior tax equity structuring experience and be cognizant of a broad range of tax compliance matters. This position will collaborate with multiple departments.

Requirements

• CPA designation designation strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 years of experience in accounting with exposure to tax equity, renewable energy financing, and partnership structures.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, US federal and state tax compliance, and IRA-related incentives (safe harbor, domestic content ITC, and other energy credits)
• Experience managing K-1 reporting, allocations, and true-ups preferred
• Canadian tax experience preferred, as some entities are based in Canada
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting and tax concepts clearly
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation designation strongly preferred
• Experience managing K-1 reporting, allocations, and true-ups preferred
• Canadian tax experience preferred, as some entities are based in Canada

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination with external tax advisors for preparation and filing of all federal, state, and provincial tax returns
• Oversee compliance with income, franchise, sales and use taxes, and related exemptions
• Support the design and documentation of tax equity partnerships, including safe harbor elections, domestic content ITC tracking, and K-1 allocations and true-ups.
• Research and interpret evolving IRS and Treasury guidance under the IRA, including domestic content, energy community, and transferability provisions
• Maintain documentation to support tax positions, ITC eligibility, and safe harbor compliance
• Perform technical accounting analyses for complex transactions under US GAAP (e.g., tax equity financing, asset acquisitions, consolidations, and impairments).
• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for investors, including detailed K-1 reconciliations and true-ups
• Assist with audit and year-end deliverables, coordinating closely with external auditors and advisors
• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal controls, reporting processes, and system efficiencies
• Partner cross-functionally with finance, legal, project finance, deployment/procurement, and development teams to ensure alignment of accounting, tax, and transaction structures
• Provide technical accounting and tax insights on new projects, financing arrangements, and emerging regulations
• Support the CFO and Director, Financial Operations in delivering accurate investor reporting packages and ensuring compliance with all relevant standards

Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401 K Employer Match
• Generous PTO policy (19 Vacation/Sick Days)
• Smart, collaborative, and fun team making a tangible impact on our transition to the clean energy future and health of our planet.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees