Senior Director, Indirect Tax

The role

The Senior Director, Indirect Tax will lead the indirect tax function for utility-scale solar and battery storage assets. This person will own property tax, sales and use tax, and other non-income tax workstreams including abatement negotiations and controversy management.

What you will do

• Own enterprise-wide property tax strategy including annual rendition filings and bill payment oversight
• Lead property tax appeals and controversy matters at the county and state level
• Direct negotiation and structuring of state and local incentive arrangements
• Oversee due diligence on property tax positions for M&A, greenfield development, and financing
• Direct sales and use tax compliance strategy for procurement entities and operating projects
• Own transfer tax and other ad hoc transactional indirect tax matters
• Partner with Procurement and Legal on sales tax planning and risk mitigation
• Manage state and local indirect tax audits
• Manage, mentor, and develop the indirect tax team members
• Maintain and update indirect tax assumptions within corporate and project-level financial models

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or related field; other fields accepted if combined with a J.D.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience with substantial depth in property tax and multi-state sales/use tax matters
• Direct experience with appeals, abatements, and controversy management
• Prior people management experience
• Proven track record negotiating tax abatements/incentives and reviewing financial models for tax assumptions
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice to have

• CPA license or JD
• Experience in renewable energy or another capital-intensive, project-based industry
• Experience implementing and maintaining indirect tax processes and internal controls
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite or other ERP systems

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Environment
• 401(k) Plan with 6% Company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

About the company

Arevon is a U.S. energy leader that develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates renewable energy projects nationwide. The company is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.