Indirect Tax Director

Job Description

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Indirect Tax Operational Leadership
  • Lead the Company’s indirect tax function, providing strategic guidance on tax matters impacting renewable energy development, EPC operations, procurement, construction, and operational services activities.
    • Advises business teams on indirect tax implications associated with project development, construction activities, expansion into new jurisdictions, and operational initiatives.
      • Maintains compliance and manages risk.
• Taxability Determinations & Contract Reviews
  • Serve as the Company's subject matter expert for state and local taxability determinations related to renewable energy development, engineering, procurement, construction, and operational activities.
    • Reviews, analyzes, and drafts tax language for customer contracts, EPC agreements, master service agreements, purchase agreements, procurement contracts, subcontractor agreements, services agreements, and other commercial arrangements to identify state and local tax implications and associated risks.
      • Provides guidance regarding the tax treatment of construction materials, equipment, labor, engineering services, maintenance activities, rentals, and other project-related transactions.
• Tax Controversy & Audit Management
  • Lead state and local tax audits, examinations, assessments, administrative appeals, and dispute resolution efforts.
    • Develop and execute controversy strategies related to indirect taxes, property taxes, tax incentives, nexus matters, and other state tax issues.
• Financial Reporting & Tax Governance
  • Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting processes related to state and local indirect tax matters.
    • Prepare and review ASC 450 reserve analyses associated with tax audits, assessments, disputes, and contingent liabilities.
  • Support tax-related disclosure and reporting requirements as part of the Company’s financial close processes.
• Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Maintain and enhance effective internal controls supporting state and local indirect tax compliance and reporting activities.
    • Develop and ensure tax processes operate within a strong SOX-compliant control environment.
  • Support tax-related remediation efforts associated with material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, and other control findings.
  • Partner with Internal Audit, Accounting, and external auditors to strengthen governance, documentation, and compliance processes.
  • Prepare internal policy and procedural documents including business process flows for the indirect tax and property tax areas.
• Process Improvement & Transformation
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across indirect tax and property tax functions to enhance compliance, efficiency, scalability, and risk management.
    • Evaluate, design, and implement process enhancements, automation solutions, and technology-enabled controls to support a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects and operational activities.
  • Partner with Procurement, Construction, Operations, Accounting, and IT teams to streamline tax determination, exemption certificate management, property tax reporting, tax accrual processes, and audit documentation.
  • Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting capabilities, and workflow efficiency through optimization of ERP systems, tax technology platforms, and business processes.
  • Establish standardized procedures, governance frameworks, and performance metrics to improve consistency, reduce compliance risk, and support operational excellence across the state and local tax function.
• Team Leadership & People Development
  • Lead, develop, and mentor a team of approximately 4–6 tax professionals.
    • Establish team goals, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on technical excellence, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.
  • Support talent acquisition, succession planning, employee development, and organizational growth initiatives.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active state bar membership, or equivalent advanced tax/legal credentials.
  • Minimum of 15+ years of progressive domestic indirect (sales and use) tax experience (combination of large public accounting and relevant construction or renewable industry experience).
• Significant experience in indirect tax, tax controversy, property tax, and indirect tax compliance.
• Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, engineering, utilities, energy, or renewable energy operations.
• Strong knowledge of state tax audits, controversy management, and dispute resolution.
• Experience with financial reporting, reserve analyses, and tax governance processes.
• Experience with state and local tax incentives, abatements, and economic development programs.
• Experience with tax technology platforms and ERP system capabilities.
• Experience operating in a public company SOX-compliant environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep expertise in state indirect and local tax matters supporting large-scale operational and project-based construction or renewables-based businesses.
• Strong business acumen and practical problem-solving skills.
• Superior critical thinking, problem solving, and strategic advisory skills in support of business and operational objectives.
• A collaborative leadership style and passion for developing talent.
• The ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic business solutions in a rapidly growing environment.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Team organization and leadership in a high-paced commercial environment.

Preferred Tax, Accounting, or Finance background with CPA and/or Master of Taxation (MST).

Other than Edison, NJ, Pacific, Mountain, or Central time zones will be considered.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies.

Job Number: J12330