Tax Director

Company Description

Recognized by Forbes as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, Palmetto believes that choosing to source clean energy from renewable resources like solar power should be a right, not a privilege. As such, we connect homeowners with renewable energy options such as solar power and energy storage systems. Through our marketplace business model, we empower solar sales professionals and solar installation companies with access to our proprietary design platform, financing, customer management system, logistics, and project management. Our #1 focus is a phenomenal experience for our customers and partners, evidenced in our industry-leading Net Promoter Score.

Our employees are our most valuable resource. Palmetto is a VC-backed high-growth company with a promote-from-within culture for talent development. We offer excellent benefits such as unlimited vacation/PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave, and retirement plans.

We are a remote-first company and are proud to have great people working for us all over the United States.

Summary of Role

As a key member of the Finance Team, the Tax Director will report to the Chief Accounting officer and will have oversight of all tax related functions of the Company. This position will be a key strategic role in the overall management of the accounting organization, partnering with cross-functional teams to help drive operational and tax efficiency.

Strategic & Tactical

• Oversee the completion of federal and state income tax returns, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight for tax planning initiatives.
• Direct the accounting for income taxes in the US including preparation of tax provisions and adherence to accounting standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external audit firms, external tax advisors and tax authorities on tax accounting, audit issues, and regulatory inquiries.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls over accounting and reporting for income taxes to ensure compliance and mitigate financial risks.
• Develop and execute the Company’s overall tax strategy, working closely with third-party service providers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and guidance on sales and use tax matters
• Oversee and provide guidance related to tax credit registrations and transfers
• Stay informed about legislative changes in tax law and assess their impact on the company's tax positions and tax accounting implications.
• Review tax-related general ledger account reconciliations
• As needed, preparation and review periodic hypothetical liquidation at book value (HLBV) calculations for tax equity funds
• As needed, preparation and review of tax equity fund annual workpapers and tax return filings
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management to achieve company objectives and drive a culture of compliance and excellence.
• Ad-hoc/special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Accounting
• CPA certification with previous experience at a Big 4 accounting firm strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of corporate tax experience
• Solid understanding of corporate tax concepts applicable including tax provisions
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy in tax reporting and compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate in a team-based environment.
• Excellent team player
• Available for occasional travel