Sr Tax Planning Manager

Sr Tax Planning Manager

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

We are seeking a Senior Tax Planning Manager, Tax Controversy to become a member of our Tax Planning team in Juno Beach, Florida. Our in-house tax department is a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting U.S. federal and state income tax audits, coordinating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to research and contemporaneously document material income tax positions, and identify, analyze, and document FIN 48 positions.

Professional Experience :

• 7+ years of experience preferred working on tax controversy at an AmLaw 100 law firm, "Big 4" public accounting firm, and / or Fortune 500 in-house corporate tax department
• Strong foundation of income tax technical knowledge with experience evaluating and advising on tax positions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate effectively with various SMEs and communicate tax positions to tax authorities and senior tax leadership
• Self-motivated with excellent project management, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to work with Excel and various tax software tools, including tax compliance and tax research software
• Experience with US and state income tax appeals process and tax litigation a plus
• Energy industry experience preferred, but not required

Job Overview

This job drives value by providing support to project teams and business units throughout the organization with respect to the tax aspects of pending acquisitions, dispositions, financings, reorganizations (acquisitive and divisive), restructurings, and joint ventures, with a view to optimize taxes.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Communicates complex technical tax issues to senior management and internal stakeholders

Negotiates and drafts tax provisions in deal documents and prepares technical tax memoranda

Serves as the single point of accountability for federal tax issues and identifies non-federal tax issues to be addressed by applicable subject matter expert

Works with various business units to promote the Company's legislative priorities and assist with communications

Manages and develops team members

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Member in Good Standing of State Bar

Juris Doctorate

Bachelor's Degree

Experience : 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications

LLM - Master of Laws