Manager, Indirect Tax

Overview

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. 

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.  

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The Manager of Indirect Tax will oversee Indirect Taxes and administration of the company’s tax engine. This includes the analysis, planning, review and filing of all US sales & use tax (“SUT”), Canadian GST/HST/VAT, Canadian withholding, US and Canadian property tax (“PT”) returns and their defense on audit. Ensure effective coordination of all internal and external communication and correspondence related to the above areas while fostering key partnerships across business areas to help support process improvement efforts for Indirect Tax. Maintain SOX processes for the indirect tax compliance and reporting function and support SOX documentation/testing of the process.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee and manage Vertex tax engine
• Oversee and manage all areas related to US SUT and Canadian VAT/GST
• Develop and update processes and controls related to effective indirect tax administration including documentation of key stakeholders across the business.
• Support Sr. Director with Budgeting, Planning, Forecasting, and process improvement projects across all areas of indirect tax.
• Oversee compliance administration related to Canadian and US PT.

Qualifications

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

• BS degree in Accounting/Economics/Business/Tax/Law
• 10 years experience with corporate and/or public accounting firm working directly in multi-state US transaction tax compliance management using a tax engine for invoice taxability determination
• Experience supporting construction or renewables preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Transaction tax la and tax technology knowledge

The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000 - $139,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $103,000 - $139,000