Vice President, Head of Tax

ABOUT AVANTUS

Avantus develops, owns and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline of solar with integrated storage will generate enough dispatchable power to serve more than 10 million Americans, day and night. Backed by strategic investment from KKR and EIG, and building on more than a decade of industry leadership, Avantus is growing its position as an independent power producer, delivering affordable, reliable clean energy solutions to meet America’s growing energy demand.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to lead Avantus’ tax function and be a strategic advisor to senior leadership on all tax matters. The successful candidate will have depth and breadth of tax experience supporting the development of utility scale solar and battery storage projects, subchapter K (partnership tax) and demonstrate sound industry knowledge, and judgement. The role will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the tax function for the Company.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide tax advice to support the development of 5 GW of utility scale solar and battery storage projects 
• 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 
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements and foreign entities of concern restrictions
• Develop and execute a comprehensive tax strategy aligned with the company’s growth objectives
• Support financing of projects and the company, including structuring tax equity transactions 
• Identify and mitigate tax risks across all jurisdictions.
• Manage audits, inquiries, and relationships with IRS, state and local tax authorities
• Support the Project Finance team model and forecasting
• Identify and drive the implementation of tax planning initiatives 
• Manage tax risk, coordinate the tax planning and reporting functions and ensure appropriate documentation to support lender/investor due diligence 
• Perform feasibility analyses of various tax initiatives to improve tax efficiency and support the strategic goals of the Company.
• Perform due diligence, structure and advise senior management on the tax implications of acquisitions and strategic partnerships 
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and/or legal counsel.
• 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
• 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 
• Provide GAAP, cash tax and FP&A tax forecasts 
• Oversee preparation and filing of all federal, state and local income, property and sales tax returns  

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. or C.P.A.
• 10–15+ years of progressive tax experience, including leadership roles
• Extensive experience in the renewable energy industry, including partnership taxation, tax credit initiatives, debt financing, and tax equity financing
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to manage tax advisors.
• Excellent decision-making capabilities with a thorough understanding of various drivers impacting the decision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively with all team members including our Senior Executive team.  
• A strong sense of urgency, positive outlook, and a proactive work ethic approach in a fast-paced work environment 

NICE TO HAVES

• L.L.M. or Masters in Taxation
• A background in all facets of accounting for income taxes, including U.S. tax provisions  

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