Indirect Tax Manager
SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.
Job Description Summary :
The Indirect Tax Manager will manage the sales and use and property tax compliance process and assist in all aspects of planning and sales tax audit matters for indirect taxes. This is a unique role that partners with corporate and business unit teams during the estimating, contracting, and invoicing processes and is considered an essential strategic contributor to the business.
Position Responsibilities and Duties :
- Gather and consolidate data and coordinate with the internal team to review sales and use tax returns, and personal property tax returns across all U.S. states
- Perform tax technical research related to sales and use tax and other indirect tax matters
- Manage and assist with invoice sales tax reviews and use tax accrual reviews
- Assist in validating data and proper calculation and collection of sales tax in all states utilizing third-party tools such as Avalara
- Work with vendors and internal purchasing or operations teams on sales & use tax matters, including contract pricing and obtaining the various exemptions and / or resale certificates for construction projects
- Perform reviews of indirect tax language in customer contracts and propose favorable contract language
- Support procurement teams on sales tax on purchases
- Assess taxable, non-taxable, versus exempt classifications
- Prepare resale certificates on behalf of the company and manage tax collection of customer exemption certificates
- Identify and support process improvement efforts to develop accurate and tax efficient indirect tax processes throughout the business
- Document indirect tax issues and resolutions
- Assist with indirect tax audits, refund claims and coordinate responses to various tax authorities
- Observe and maintain tax calendar for indirect tax licenses, filings
- Assist with general ledger account reconciliation for indirect tax accruals and cash tax payments
- Partner with business leaders in guiding and influencing strategic business initiatives
- Supervise and mentor team members
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements :
10+ years of work experience as an indirect tax professional in public accounting or at a large public companyAdvanced computer literacy with spreadsheets, word processing and database software and / or business systemsExperience working across multiple statesExperience working with sales and use tax software (Avalara) and research toolsQualities for Success in the Role :
Exceptional attention to detailAdaptable to changeChampion of process improvementsAccountabilityCan operate independently and as part of teamUses resources effectively and efficiently; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goalLearns quickly when facing new problems; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and underlying structure of issues and / or tasksExcellent professional level of English verbal, listening and written communication skillsAbility to work effectively with people; can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with internal and external groupsAbility to effectively explain tax technical concepts to non-tax teamsPreferred Qualifications
CPAExperience with indirect taxes related to the Construction industry as a General ContractorSOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits :
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.
Compensation Range : $134,511.00 - $178,900.00
Pay Rate Type : Salary