Manager or Senior Manager - Renewable Energy Credits (AMCS)

About the role

KPMG is seeking a Manager or Senior Manager - Renewable Energy Credits (AMCS) to join their Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice. The role involves developing and providing technical expertise in federal Inflation Reduction Act ("IRA") tax credits, managing IRA tax credit projects, leading technical analysis, and providing high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide technical expertise in federal Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) tax credits, including but not limited to, the full lifecycle of technical issues related to Investment Tax Credits (48/48E), Production Tax Credits (45/45Y), Clean Hydrogen (45V), Carbon Capture (45Q), Clean Fuels (45Z), Advanced Manufacturing (45X), and other credits introduced or modified under the IRA, as well as beginning of construction, placed-in-service, and tax fixed asset capitalization determinations and planning
• Manage the design, execution, and implementation of IRA tax credit projects, including calculation and documentation of credits through tax technical memoranda/opinions, contemporaneous documentation, and quantitative workpapers
• Establish and oversee project management frameworks, communication protocols, and data management processes to support efficient delivery across the full project life cycle, including working with Washington National Tax team members
• Lead technical analysis and review of deliverables related to IRA tax credits, including coordination with engineering, finance, and client stakeholders to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Manage client relationships and provide high-quality client service for both external and internal stakeholders
• Participate in business development activities, including identifying add-on opportunities, contributing to go-to-market efforts, and supporting engagement quality, review, and exam readiness

Requirements

• Minimum five years of recent experience in a public accounting firm, law firm, engineering firm, or other federal taxation experience; solid experience with renewable or energy-related tax credits required; preferred qualifications include federal tax planning with three years of relevant experience with IRA tax credits within a public accounting firm, law firm, engineering firm, or other federal tax function
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; Licensed CPA, EA or JD/LLM, in addition to others on KPMG's approved credential listing; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and working with complex datasets
• Strong knowledge of federal income tax credits and related regulations, including experience with energy tax credit analysis, documentation, and compliance requirements
• Experience managing engagements, reviewing technical work, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams (for example, tax, engineering, finance)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and interact effectively with clients and internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in a public accounting firm, law firm, engineering firm, or other federal taxation experience; experience with renewable or energy-related tax credits required; preferred qualifications include federal tax planning with three years of relevant experience with IRA tax credits within a public accounting firm, law firm, engineering firm, or other federal tax function

Skills

• Technical expertise in federal Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) tax credits
• Project management and communication skills
• Client relationship management
• Business development and engagement quality, review, and exam readiness

Benefits

• Collaborative, future-forward culture
• Access to KPMG's Ignition Centers
• Extensive network of specialists
• Opportunities to help high-profile clients
• Formal training and informal mentoring

Pay

• Competitive compensation package

Schedule

• Full-time position