Tax Project Manager

NextEra Energy•Juno Beach, FL

20d

About The Position

The Tax Project Manager manages the organization’s partnership income tax compliance, reporting, and support for Tax Planning. The role oversees preparation and review of partnership tax returns and partner reporting, conducts tax research, and supports planning related to partnership structures and transactions. The manager works with accounting, finance, legal, business stakeholders, external tax advisors, and auditors to help ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws, support business initiatives, and identify tax planning opportunities. The position also manages tax-related projects, including system maintenance or development; prepares or reviews tax returns, work papers, and files; and contributes to tax research, planning, forecasting, analysis, and defense of tax positions. It leads project teams to improve quality, efficiency, predictability, and transparency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 6 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Responsibilities

Manage preparation, review, and timely filing of federal, state, and local partnership income tax returns, including Forms 1065 and related filings, and distribute Schedule K-1s.
Review partnership agreements to ensure tax allocations and reporting are consistent with governing documents and tax regulations.
Research and analyze partnership tax issues, including partner allocations, basis calculations, capital accounts, and partnership elections.
Support tax planning for partnership formations, restructurings, contributions, distributions, acquisitions, and dispositions.
Coordinate responses to federal and state tax notices, examinations, and audits.
Collaborate with external tax advisors and auditors on technical tax matters and compliance requirements.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting partnership taxation and recommend appropriate actions.
Assist with tax forecasts, estimated tax calculations, and other partnership tax reporting requirements.
Build relationships with accounting, finance, legal, and business teams to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting.
Manage tax-related projects, including system maintenance and/or development.
Prepare and/or review tax returns and corresponding tax work papers and files.
Research laws, regulations, administrative rulings, and court cases, and present proposals to lawfully minimize tax liability.
Research and draft responses to government agency inquiries regarding tax filings and other claims.
Provide and/or verify tax assumptions and tax results in project models.
Lead project teams to improve quality, efficiency, predictability, and/or transparency.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.