NextEra Energy, Inc.
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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 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 (e.g., due diligence, structuring, and modeling) 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 (written and verbal) 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‑paced 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
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management
Industries
Utilities
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Student loan assistanceTuition assistance
Disability insurance
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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 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 (e.g., due diligence, structuring, and modeling) 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 (written and verbal) 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‑paced 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
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management
Industries
Utilities
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Pension plan
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Student loan assistanceTuition assistance
Disability insurance
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