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Position Specific Description We are seeking a Senior Tax Planning Manager to become a member of our Tax Planning team in Juno Beach, Florida. Our in-house tax department is a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting U.S. federal and state income tax audits, coordinating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to research and contemporaneously document material income tax positions, and identify, analyze and document FIN 48 positions.
Professional Experience7+ years of experience preferred working on tax controversy at an AmLaw 100 law firm, "Big 4" public accounting firm, and/or Fortune 500 in-house corporate tax departmentStrong foundation of income tax technical knowledge with experience evaluating and advising on tax positionsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate effectively with various SMEs and communicate tax positions to tax authorities and senior tax leadershipSelf-motivated with excellent project management, organizational, and leadership skillsAbility to work with Excel and various tax software tools, including tax compliance and tax research softwareExperience with US and state income tax appeals process and tax litigation a plusEnergy industry experience preferred, but not requiredJob ResponsibilitiesProtect tax positions and value by fostering relationships with, and responding to, IRS and state tax agenciesOversee and manage all aspects of federal and state income tax audits, including ensuring that all filings and responses are made in a comprehensive and timely mannerReview, analyze, and respond to IRS and state tax agencies Information Document RequestsMeet with IRS and state tax agencies on a regular basis to bring resolution to complex tax issuesPartner with personnel from all areas of the company to collect and analyze information necessary for tax audit defenseProvide regular updates to senior tax leadership regarding audit status and strategyCoordinate with SMEs and conduct research on a broad range of federal and state tax mattersEnsure contemporaneous audit-ready documentation supporting tax return positions is developed, leveraging SME support as necessaryMaintain and enhance policies and procedures related to tax auditsIdentify, maintain, and review tax accounting issues, including documenting ASC 740 (FIN 48) positions for financial statement supportPartner with tax compliance, tax accounting, and tax forecasting to properly account for and reflect audit adjustments and FIN 48 positionsJob OverviewThis job drives value by providing support to project teams and business units throughout the organization with respect to the tax aspects of pending acquisitions, dispositions, financings, reorganizations (acquisitive and divisive), restructurings, and joint ventures, with a view to optimize taxes.
Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesCommunicates complex technical tax issues to senior management and internal stakeholdersNegotiates and drafts tax provisions in deal documents and prepares technical tax memorandaServes as the single point of accountability for federal tax issues and identifies non-federal tax issues to be addressed by applicable subject matter expertWorks with various business units to promote the Company's legislative priorities and assist with communicationsManages and develops team membersPerforms other job-related duties as assignedRequired QualificationsPreferred Qualifications
• LLM - Master of Laws
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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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