Tax Credits & Incentives Manager - Watertown, SD
About The Position
At Glacial Lakes Energy, we're more than an ethanol producer—we're a leader in renewable fuels, innovation, and sustainability. Every day, our team helps power a cleaner future while delivering operational excellence and creating value for our customers, communities, and employee owners. We're looking for a strategic and analytical Tax Credits & Incentives Manager to lead one of our most impactful business functions. As the subject matter expert for the federal 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit and other renewable energy incentive programs, you'll play a critical role in maximizing tax incentives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering with leaders across Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Purchasing, and Executive Leadership. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a measurable financial impact while helping shape the future of renewable energy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred.
- Five or more years of experience in accounting, finance, tax, auditing, compliance, or regulatory administration.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex federal regulations.
- Financial analysis, risk management, and project management expertise.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and database skills.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating across departments.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in renewable energy, manufacturing, agriculture, public accounting, or federal tax incentive programs is preferred.
- Knowledge of Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) requirements is strongly preferred.
- CPA, CMA, CIA, or other professional certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead one of our most impactful business functions as the subject matter expert for the federal 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit and other renewable energy incentive programs.
- Maximize tax incentives.
- Ensure regulatory compliance.
- Partner with leaders across Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Purchasing, and Executive Leadership.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care FSA)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career growth opportunities in a growing renewable energy company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
