Tax Manager / Sr. Tax Manager - Renewable Energy 16806972

Cherry Bekaert • Arlington, Virginia • 5d ago

Tax Manager / Sr. Tax Manager – Renewable Energy
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a well-established renewable energy developer, owner, and operator managing a national portfolio of energy projects. This organization operates across multiple markets and manages the full lifecycle of its projects offering strong exposure to complex, deal-driven environments.

Title: Tax Manager / Senior Tax Manager
Compensation: $150K–$165K base + bonus
Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

Position Overview
This is a highly visible, strategic role overseeing the company’s tax function. The position is less focused on preparation and more centered on ownership, coordination, and advisory across complex multi-entity tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee federal, state, and local tax filings prepared by external providers (review, validate, and manage deliverables)
Serve as internal lead across renewable energy tax matters, including tax credits and compliance requirements
Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
Lead tax research efforts and interpret evolving regulatory guidance
Support executive-level decision-making through technical memos and recommendations
Manage relationships with external advisors, including accounting firms and legal counsel

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
5–8+ years of relevant tax experience (public accounting and/or industry)
Strong experience across federal, state, and local tax in multi-entity environments
Required: Renewable energy tax experience (ITC, PWA, FEOC, etc.)
Experience with partnership structures and multi-state operations
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, research-driven environment

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