Sr Tax Analyst

Requisition ID:  98222 

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Position Specific Description

We are seeking to add a Senior Tax Analyst to our State Tax Planning team. This role provides support for state income tax forecast, compliance, and controversy functions. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of income tax experience with an interest in state tax apportionment and process management.

Professional Experience

• 4+ years of corporate income tax accounting and compliance experience
• State income tax accounting and compliance experience is a plus
• Understanding of state income tax apportionment rules is a plus
• Significant Excel experience; experience with Alteryx, Google Cloud products, SAP BW, or similar tools is a plus
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job Responsibilities

• Manage quarterly state income tax apportionment forecast process
• Facilitate analytics and reporting for state income tax forecast changes
• Model the impact of business, legislative, and economic changes to the forecast
• Assist in researching technical issues, evaluating potential state tax impacts, preparing financial models, and developing recommendations for management
• Participate in state tax planning analyses related to mergers and acquisitions, business financings, tax credits and incentives, legislative changes, and other strategic initiatives
• Work with minimal supervision, meet deadlines, and produce accurate, quality work product
• Analyze large and complex datasets and present findings in a clear, understandable manner
• Demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Work comfortably in a fast-paced environment that demands regular reprioritization

Job Overview

This role supports the State Tax Planning team by managing state income tax forecasting, apportionment, compliance, and controversy activities. The Senior Tax Analyst analyzes complex data, evaluates the tax effects of business, legislative, and economic changes, and communicates findings to support planning and decision-making. Employees in this role may provide functional advice or training to less-experienced tax accountants.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the quarterly state income tax apportionment forecast process and presents findings to senior leadership
• Models the state tax impact of business transactions and legislative and economic developments
• Reviews transactions and organizational changes for potential state tax implications
• Collaborates across tax, finance, accounting, and business teams to obtain data and resolve issues
• Maintains accurate workpapers, meets deadlines, and adapts priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Provides guidance or training to less-experienced tax professionals, as appropriate
• Supports state income tax compliance and controversy matters
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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