Tax Manager, Energy (REMOTE)

About the role

You’ll become the go-to expert on renewable energy tax credits, shaping strategy that directly boosts cash flow and drives compliance across major solar and energy projects. You’ll gain long-term job security in a rapidly expanding sector, with the chance to increase your scope and influence as the business grows. You’ll also enjoy a remote working arrangement, with approximately 30% travel to connect with teams and projects on the ground.

As you develop your expertise with us in the role, you’ll be recognized and rewarded with progression, professional development and full health benefits to give you peace of mind.

Responsibilities

• Lead the qualification, compliance, and reporting for key renewable energy tax credits like ITC, PTC, and 45X manufacturing credits, building audit-ready documentation and tracking project eligibility in detail.
• Work closely with legal, finance, and treasury teams to monetize credits through strategies like transferability and direct pay.
• Advise project teams on the tax implications of procurement, phasing, and safe harboring to ensure maximum value across the portfolio.
• Stay ahead of IRS, Treasury, and state-level guidance, interpreting new regulations and communicating their impact to senior leadership and project teams.
• Train internal teams in engineering, procurement, and operations to keep everyone aligned on tax credit requirements.
• Support tax filings, credit calculations, depreciation schedules, and manage audits or inquiries to maintain accuracy and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA required. Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of tax experience focused on renewable energy, infrastructure, project finance, or energy tax credits.
• Deep expertise in ITC, PTC, 45X, and other renewable energy incentive programs.
• Experience in solar, energy development, manufacturing of solar components, or utility-scale energy environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of IRS guidance, renewable energy tax policy, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills for credit valuation and financial modeling.

Benefits

• Full health benefits
• Professional development and progression opportunities
• Remote working arrangement with approximately 30% travel

About us

CIG Energy is a U.S.-based, vertically integrated IPP company dedicated to building a resilient and independent energy future. We design, source, build, and operate with a clear purpose: to guarantee energy security and economic strength through American-made solutions.