Director, Tax

About Flatiron Energy

Flatiron Energy develops, owns, and operates utility-scale standalone energy storage assets that integrate renewable energy onto the grid, replace fossil fuel plants, and increase grid reliability. Founded by a team of experienced energy storage experts and backed by financial sponsor Hull Street Energy, Flatiron has a demonstrated track record of developing critical infrastructure needed to achieve our climate goals. The leadership team has deep experience in structuring, financing, and owning and operating energy storage assets in wholesale markets.

Flatiron Energy is a high growth company with a dynamic, fast-paced, creative, and fun start-up culture. The right candidate will be excited to help scale the company, recognizing the challenges and opportunities for growth inherent in such an environment. The Flatiron team is passionate about fighting climate change while ensuring their projects have an equitable impact on surrounding communities. Flatiron is looking for candidates who resonate with this mission.

As a Director on the Accounting Team, you will help build the Company’s Tax Function from the ground up. This is an excellent opportunity to both build and execute on behalf of a growing IPP, while growing professionally within a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of Tax (Local, State, and Federal) for the Company, including compliance, structuring, forecasting, and reporting
• Lead the annual ASC 740 income tax reporting process, including annual provisions, deferred tax asset/liability analysis, valuation allowance evaluation, and uncertain tax positions.
• Lead preparation of federal and state tax returns and partnership K-1s in conjunction with external tax preparers
• Own the structuring of and compliance with State and Local tax matters, including Sales & Use Tax and Property Tax and manage audits/inquiries/relationships with IRS and state/local tax authorities
• Support Capital Markets and Legal in the structuring and negotiation of tax monetization transactions
• Own tax reporting to tax equity and project finance counterparties in existing financings
• Enhance existing tax control processes and assist in the creation of new controls as the Company continues growing
• Support Development and Commercial in analyzing federal and local incentives and impacts on projects under development, including assisting in PILOT negotiations with local municipalities
• Build the Tax Department over time by recruiting, onboarding, training, and supporting additional team members
• Work on special projects as necessary, including (but not limited to) prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance, ITC qualification analysis, and withholding tax compliance.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 7-10 years of progressive tax experience required
• CPA designation or Masters in Taxation strongly preferred
• Qualified candidates will have experience in Renewable Energy, Traditional Power, or Infrastructure development, with some experience supporting tax monetization transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organization abilities
• Ability to manage multiple complex processes or long-term projects simultaneously
• Experience managing and developing employees is preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience presenting to management or external capital providers
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Flexible on candidate location with strong preference for Denver/Boulder, New York City, or Boston

Compensation and Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time. Ability to work in the United States is a requirement.

Salary: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

Bonus: Competitive bonus based on performance

Benefits: Flatiron offers an excellent benefit package with comprehensive health care, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, and other health and wellness benefits.