Director, Tax

This is a fully remote role for candidates who are based outside of the New York Metropolitan area. For those located in the area, we encourage you to consider our hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days a week in our NYC office). That said, we value flexibility and if you have a different preference, please do not let that deter you from applying – let’s talk about it!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment-based visas at this time.

Energy storage is the key to unlocking a future where our world is powered by renewable resources. At Convergent Energy and Power, our mission is to make the electrical grid cleaner, more reliable, and less expensive by leveraging state-of-the-art energy storage and distributed generation technologies.

The Director, Tax will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of tax compliance, planning, and strategy for Convergent Energy and Power. In this position, you will work collaboratively with other working groups and business leaders to identify and minimize tax risks and opportunities and ensure we remain compliant with tax laws and regulations.

This is an individual contributor role and therefore does not have any direct reports, but will exercise informal mentorship and guidance to junior-level staff.

What You’ll Do

Tax Strategy, Compliance, and Planning (70%)

o   Lead tax planning initiatives, including developing and executing strategies for tax equity structures while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.

o   Direct and oversee tax compliance activities, including the preparation and filing of income tax and other returns for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

o   Provide guidance on tax implications of acquisitions, transfers, divestments, and other complex transactions.

o   Manage all relationships with external tax advisors and other third-party tax service providers.

o   Build, maintain and analyze tax workpapers and other supporting schedules and documentation to ensure complete recordkeeping and compliance.

o   Develop and document policies and procedures to formalize tax-related processes.

o   Direct and coordinate preparation of the company’s annual tax provisions.

Collaboration and Operational Management (30%)

o   Work closely with business leaders of accounting, finance, and legal teams to identify tax planning opportunities and risks.

o   Influence decision-making by providing actionable recommendations to improve processes and align tax strategy with organizational goals.

o   Coordinate cross-functional efforts to review and analyze financial data for tax purposes, ensuring accuracy and consistency while maintaining compliance with accounting standards.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

o   Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or related field.

o   Between 10-15 years of experience in tax planning and compliance, with 5+ years in a leadership role.

o   Excellent tax accounting technical skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

o   Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.

o   Experience in the renewable energy sector and proficient knowledge of ITC, PTC and similar tax credits and related regulations.

o   Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

o   Be Meticulous – you have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

o   Be Collaborative – you enjoy working across various working groups to reach a common goal and have demonstrated an ability to lead and develop a team, coaching and mentoring team members.

o   Be Highly Organized – you have excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals while coordinating and prioritizing your work to meet deadlines.

o   Alignment with Convergent’s mission and values : Continuous Improvement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Ethical Governance, Safety, Sustainability, Collaboration, Ownership, Resilience, and a strong interest in the Clean Energy Transition.

o   This role requires 5% travel, primarily for team events and company-wide meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

o   Multinational corporate tax department experience.

o   Big 4 public accounting experience.

o   Experience training and mentoring tax staff.

Benefits

We're dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture that prioritizes the safety and well-being of all our clean energy professionals. We embrace and learn from our diverse backgrounds, encouraging open dialogue and growth. Through resources like our active Employee Resource Groups, DEI Working Group, and comprehensive training and workshops, we're continuing to build a supportive community that celebrates the convergence of our identities.

Our priority is to ensure that every team member feels valued and supported to have a healthy balance between work life and personal life. We believe a full life outside of the office makes for a happier, healthier team. We support that by offering robust benefits such as but not limited to, the following :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer days
• 401K with an employer safe harbor match
• Special Vendor Discounts on programs for :
• Identity theft and fraud prevention

Base Salary Range : $185,000-$200,000; Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.

We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply. If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.

Convergent is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements in the country where we operate. If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to talent@convergentep.com