Sr Tax Director

NextEra Energy•Juno Beach, FL

About The Position

The Director will report to the Executive Tax Director, Tax Operations, and will also support Tax Planning, M&A and Tax Accounting related to transactions affecting the company and its subsidiaries, including regulated utilities, renewable energy projects, and energy infrastructure investments. The role requires deep technical expertise in federal and state income taxation, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage complex tax matters in a dynamic business environment while driving process improvements, automation, and technology-enabled solutions across the tax function.

Requirements

High School Grad / GED
Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
12+ years of experience
6+ years of Supervisor/Management Experience

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Master's - Accounting / Finance
LLM - Master of Laws

Responsibilities

Direct the preparation, review, and filing of federal and state income tax returns and related filings for NextEra Energy and its affiliated entities.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local income tax laws and regulations.
Ensure tax planning strategies are properly reported in the federal and state income tax returns
Support tax planning and M&A teams related to transactions
Provide technical guidance regarding federal and state tax legislation and emerging tax developments.
Support tax controversy in providing information related to federal and state audits
Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals responsible for compliance, reporting, and planning activities.
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and technology enhancements within the tax function.
Plans and researches to minimize taxes with absolute integrity
Assists business units with advice on a variety of tax and business related items, including transactions (both intercompany and third party), contracts, reorganizations, and tax related accounting queries
Provides leadership and direction to tax organization
Performs other job-related duties as assigned