Tax Manager

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

Job Description

Position Overview

As the Tax Manager in our San Salvador office, you will be responsible for complying with all tax and legal obligations for a liquefied natural gas-to- power production and related projects located within El Salvador. The Tax Manager will work closely with multiple functions to ensure the company is complying with any current and future tax obligations. This individual must be a self-starter, well organized, possess excellent computer skills, be able to multi-task and enjoy the challenge of taking on new and exciting opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, filing and payment of all taxes applicable in El Salvador (IVA, ISR, Customs, Duties, etc.).
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns, reconciliation, and other regulatory filings in compliance with MDH and local tax authorities.
• Oversee compliance with transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements.
• Prepare current and deferred tax provisions for financial statements.
• Manage the annual tax audit requirements, including responding to the auditor´s queries and managing the audit timeline in order to file in a timely manner.
• Support the monthly close process and ensure assigned tasks are completed timely (i.e. tax provisions and reconciliations).
• Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies to optimize the company´s tax position.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assesing their impact on the business.
• Ensure internal controls and procedures are in place to mitigate tax risks.
• Responsible for maintaining a tax and legal compliance tracker to ensure compliance and timely filing of all obligations.
• Lead coordination with external tax advisors, auditors, customs specialists, and legal counsel.
• Provide tax guidance to finance and business leaders on strategic initiatives and commercial contracts.
• Partner with accounting, finance, and legal teams to ensure tax compliance and efficiency.
• Ensure renue recognition, accounting and reporting processes in accordance with the company policies.
• Oversee the importation and tax exemption processes for machinery and equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting, tax or audit experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated experience managing tax authority audits, examinations, and information requests.
• CPC or CPA equivalent preferred.
• Public accounting firm or multi-national organization experience preferred.
• Ability to adhere to monthly, quarterly and annual department driven deadlines.
• Strong coordination / organization skills with attentiveness to timelines.
• Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office products is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Responsible, dependable and possessing an exceptional work ethic.

Preferred

• Prior experience in energy, construction, or real estate is preferred, but not require.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to solve complex problems are required.