Job Description
<p><strong>ABOUT AVANTUS</strong></p>
<p>Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline represents one of the nation's largest portfolios of solar with integrated storage, capable of providing dispatchable power to 17 million Americans, day and night. With over a decade of industry leadership and strategic investment from KKR and EIG, Avantus delivers affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America’s growing energy demand.</p>
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<p><strong>ABOUT THE POSITION</strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"b669530d-9cee-5fd4-8da3-4cdbed7bfaa2|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"游ゴシック",469777844,"Calibri",469769226,"Calibri,Arial,游ゴシック",335551500,"4267278",335557856,"4278190080",268442635,"24",335559737,"0",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"3",201342449,"1",201341986,"1",469775450,"Body",201340122,"2",134234082,"true",134233614,"true",469778129,"Body",335572020,"1",335559739,"200",469778324,"Normal"]}">We are </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">seeking</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> a highly motivated candidate </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">to lead Avantus’ tax function</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> and be a strategic advisor to senior leadership on all tax matters</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">. The successful candidate will</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> have depth and breadth of</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">tax experience </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">supporting the development of utility scale solar and battery storage projects</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> subchapter K (partnership tax) and</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">demonstrate</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">sound industry knowledge</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">and</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">judgement</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">The role will </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">be</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">responsible for</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> o</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">versee</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">ing and</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> managing </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">all </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">aspects </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">of the tax function </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">for the Company.</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":4278190080,"335559737":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559737":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Provide tax advice to support the development of 5 GW of utility scale solar and battery storage projects </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Identify and implement opportunities to maximize the use of renewable energy tax incentives, including federal and state tax credits, property tax abatements, and sales/use tax exclusions </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements and foreign entities of concern restrictions</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Develop and execute a comprehensive tax strategy aligned with the company’s growth objectives</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Support financing of projects and the company, including structuring tax equity transactions </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Identify and mitigate tax risks across all jurisdictions.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Manage audits, inquiries, and relationships with IRS, state and local tax authorities</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Support the Project Finance team model and forecasting</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Identify and drive the implementation of tax planning initiatives </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Manage tax risk, coordinate the tax planning and reporting functions and ensure appropriate documentation to support lender/investor due diligence </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Perform feasibility analyses of various tax initiatives to improve tax efficiency and support the strategic goals of the Company.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Perform due diligence, structure and advise senior management on the tax implications of acquisitions and strategic partnerships </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Manage relationships with external tax advisors and/or legal counsel.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Actively monitor US, state, and tax legislative and judicial actions, analyze potential impacts/benefits and support the Senior Vice President of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Work cross-functionally with business partners and other corporate functions such as legal, business units, supply chain on new business initiatives, new market penetrations and operations, and tax-efficient supply chain structures implementation </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Provide GAAP, cash tax and FP&A tax forecasts </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Oversee preparation and filing of all federal, state and local income, property and sales tax returns </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">REQUIRED </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">SKILLS AND </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">QUALIFICAT</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body">IONS</span></span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">J.D. or C.P.A.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">10–15+ years of progressive tax experience, including leadership roles</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Extensive experience in the renewable energy industry, including partnership taxation, tax credit initiatives, debt financing, and tax equity financing</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to manage tax advisors.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Excellent decision-making capabilities with a thorough understanding of various drivers impacting the decision.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively with all team members including our Senior Executive team. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A strong sense of urgency, positive outlook, and a proactive work ethic approach in a fast-paced work environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>NICE TO HAVES</strong></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">L.L.M. or Masters in Taxation</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A background in all facets of accounting for income taxes, including U.S. tax provisions </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":4278190080,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p>#LI-Remote</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><em data-stringify-type="italic">Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching</em>;<em data-stringify-type="italic"> comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer.</em><br><br>The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the applicable location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits.<br></span></p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$233,750</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$275,000 USD</span></div></div></div>
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