Tax Manager/Director - Renewable Tax Credit Transactions

CliftonLarsonAllen•Houston, TX

2d•$74,000 - $146,000

About The Position

CLA is seeking a Tax Manager/Director to join its growing Clean Energy Incentives team in the Federal Tax Strategies practice. The role provides clean energy tax consulting services and leads renewable tax credit transactions and tax due diligence engagements. It calls for strong interpersonal communication, problem-solving and creative skills, sound judgment, integrity, dependability, urgency, and a results-oriented approach. The position offers flexibility and autonomy in an entrepreneurial environment. Compensation varies by location: California $87,000–$146,000; Colorado $80,000–$131,000; Illinois $74,000–$131,000; Massachusetts $87,000–$141,000; Minnesota $74,000–$126,000; New Jersey $93,000–$141,000; and New York $96,000–$146,000. CLA offers comprehensive benefit options supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA certification; an EA or JD may be accepted in lieu of CPA certification.
At least 6 years of experience in a tax role with a public accounting and/or professional services firm.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
Strong problem-solving and creative skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment.
High integrity and dependability, with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with clean energy tax consulting, renewable tax credit transactions, tax due diligence, structuring, and/or modeling.
Engineering background.

Responsibilities

Develop client relationships by delivering clean energy tax consulting services, including project eligibility determinations, cost segregation studies, tax equity structuring, financial modeling, and tax credit transferability.
Perform tax due diligence by reviewing tax credit calculations, eligible project costs, and financial statements, and compiling summary tax due diligence reports.
Lead credit transactions, meet deal deadlines, provide prompt responses, and deliver desired client outcomes.
Monitor engagement progress, including time, budgets, and deadlines.