Sr Tax Director

About the role

The Director will report to the Executive Tax Director, Tax Operations, and will also support Tax Planning, M&A and Tax Accounting related to transactions affecting the company and its subsidiaries, including regulated utilities, renewable energy projects, and energy infrastructure investments. The role requires deep technical expertise in federal and state income taxation, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage complex tax matters in a dynamic business environment while driving process improvements, automation, and technology-enabled solutions across the tax function. Employees in this job lead, develop, direct, plan and evaluate the organization's tax policy, including compliance with all federal, state, foreign and local tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation, review, and filing of federal and state income tax returns and related filings for NextEra Energy and its affiliated entities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local income tax laws and regulations.
• Ensure tax planning strategies are properly reported in the federal and state income tax returns.
• Support tax planning and M&A teams related to transactions.
• Provide technical guidance regarding federal and state tax legislation and emerging tax developments.
• Support tax controversy by providing information related to federal and state audits.
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals responsible for compliance, reporting, and planning activities.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and technology enhancements within the tax function.
• Plan and research to minimize taxes with absolute integrity.
• Assist business units with advice on a variety of tax and business related items, including transactions (both intercompany and third party), contracts, reorganizations, and tax related accounting queries.
• Provide leadership and direction to the tax organization.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• 6+ years of supervisory or management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• LLM – Master of Laws.