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 climate goals. The company is a high-growth organization with a dynamic, fast-paced, creative, and fun start-up culture, seeking candidates who are passionate about fighting climate change while ensuring equitable impact on surrounding communities.

As a Director on the Accounting Team, you will help build the Company’s Tax Function from the ground up. This is an opportunity to 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, and 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 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
• 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 preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience presenting to management or external capital providers
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Flexible on candidate location with strong preference for Denver/Boulder, New York City, or Boston

Compensation and Benefits

Permanent, full-time position. Ability to work in the United States is required.

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.

Competitive performance-based bonus.

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