Tax 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. Position Specific Description We are seeking an experienced state income tax professional to become a member of our State Tax Compliance and Planning team. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of income/franchise tax compliance experience and be interested in getting involved in state income/franchise tax compliance, planning, policy and M&A. Professional Experience 8+ years of income/franchise tax compliance experience; experience with state income/franchise tax planning a plus; a law degree may count towards the required years of experience Comprehensive understanding of state income tax apportionment methodologies and issues Solid understanding of state income tax accounting rules and methods Ability to mentor, lead and manage one or more tax analysts Significant Excel experience; experience with Alteryx, Power BI or similar tools a plus Job Responsibilities Oversee the state income tax compliance function on all levels, whether that be analysis, preparation, and/or review of complex multistate income/franchise tax returns, audit support, or ASC 740-10/FIN 48 tracking and analysis Prepare and Review of state corporate/partnership tax returns, including consolidated and stand alone filings Be able to complete state income tax apportionment and discrete event impacts for stand-alone and consolidated groups for complex multi-state filers Be able to analyze, develop, document, and execute state income/franchise tax planning projects Drive value by providing multistate income/franchise tax support to deal teams and business units throughout the organization with respect to renewable energy projects and pending acquisitions, dispositions, financings, reorganizations, restructurings, and joint ventures, with the goal of optimizing tax treatment Be able to model the cash and U.S. GAAP state income/franchise tax treatment of transactions Research and draft responses to inquiries from government agencies regarding tax filings, compliance and other claims Partner with the Tax Forecasting team to identify and explain variances from forecast to actual Partner with the Tax Accounting team to identify and explain return to provision variances Manage, lead and mentor a team of one or more tax analysts to achieve group goals Be able to work with minimal supervision, meet deadlines and produce accurate, quality, work product Effectively communicate complex technical tax issues to management and internal stakeholders, including the broader finance business unit Be able to analyze large and complex datasets and present findings in a clear, understandable manner Be able to perform complex state income/franchise tax research and to convey findings in a clear and concise manner Have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate effectively with various subject matter specialists and proactively support the business Be able to multitask and prioritize work effectively; comfortable in a fast-past work environment that demands regular reprioritization Preferred Qualifications: CPA (U.S.), Master’s in Tax or Juris Doctorate (J.D.) CPA (U.S.) or Member in Good Standing of a State Bar (U.S.) Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Experience: 8+ years We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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