Senior Tax Analyst

Portland General Electric • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. It's core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. As Senior Tax Analyst, you will develop and implement tax strategies that align with PGE's financial objectives and contribute to the company's sustainable energy goals. You will research and recommend innovative tax approaches to minimize liability while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations in the utility industry. A successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of tax laws and practices, coupled with strong analytical thinking and communication skills. This role offers an exciting chance to shape PGE's financial future while navigating the complex intersection of energy policy and taxation. You'll be at the forefront of interpreting how new legislation impacts a leading clean energy provider, directly influencing our path to a greener tomorrow.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other related field or equivalent experience
• Typically five or more years in related field
• Advanced knowledge of tax and compliance laws, regulations and practices
• Intermediate knowledge of other finance and accounting disciplines
• Intermediate knowledge of financial systems and applications
• Intermediate knowledge of utility industry regulations
• Intermediate business acumen
• Intermediate problem-solving skills
• Advanced written and/or oral communication skills
• Intermediate analytical thinking skills
• Intermediate organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to follow accuracy standards
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to communicate and solve problems when under stress
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
• Demonstrates sound memory
• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• Specific knowledge of renewable energy tax qualification rules preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the qualification, compliance, and documentation of tax credits for existing renewable energy projects, while advising on planning and structuring considerations for future developments.
• Prepares and supports the monthly, quarterly, and annual income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including calculation of current and deferred taxes, analysis of effective tax rate drivers, and preparation of supporting schedules and audit-ready documentation for financial reporting.
• Research, develop, and recommend tax strategies aligned with the organization’s financial objectives, including evaluation of impacts on utility regulation; document technical positions supporting tax treatment.
• Perform technical tax research and planning, including analysis of new legislation, regulations, and court decisions, and assess their potential impact on the organization.
• Assist with accurate and timely preparation, review, and filing of all required tax returns across jurisdictions (federal, state, local, and international); coordinate with external providers, ensure data integrity, and resolve technical issues to maintain full compliance.
• Partner with Finance and Financial Systems teams to ensure systems capture and provide accurate data required for tax compliance and reporting.
• Advise internal stakeholders on the tax implications of business strategies and transactions; evaluate the impact of new laws on current and future tax positions.
• Support and manage interactions with taxing authorities, including participation in audits, responding to inquiries, and driving resolution of issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees