Director, Income Tax

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Job Purpose

The Director, Income Tax will be responsible for leading and managing Pattern’s Income Tax reporting and assisting with tax planning activities, including –

• Overall income tax compliance execution, review and filing of all US federal and state income tax returns, including foreign information filings
• Foreign income tax filings, including Canada, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Mexico and any other jurisdiction in which the company is required to file
• FBAR filings
• Engaging Pattern business leaders and providing input on the tax implications of business strategies and transactions
• Mentoring and developing the income tax team
• Support tax reporting to company investor group and tax equity investors

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Pattern business contacts income tax support
  • Income tax implications during prospective project development, include income tax assumptions in financial modelling
  • Income tax implications and compliance during project construction
  • Income tax implications and evolving issues for Pattern’s operating projects
  • Monitor and provide support for emerging income tax changes and trends
• Mentor and develop the income tax team
• Lead efforts to automate and streamline income tax compliance and reporting processes
• Final review and approval of income tax compliance filings
• Manage income tax risks - audits and notices from tax authorities
• Final review and sign-off of the company's Tax Accounting for financial reporting purposes
• Quarterly and annual investor tax reporting to meet upstream owner tax reporting requirements
• Manage the overall relationship, fees, and engagement of 3^rd party tax compliance service providers to ensure cost effective and timely delivery of tax reporting.
• Manage income tax compliance personnel to ensure distribution of workflow, welfare of staff and mitigate the cost of turnover.

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Economics/Business or similar
• CPA is a plus
• Advanced Degree in Taxation preferred

Additional Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant experience in the corporate and/or public accounting firm working in US Corporate, Subchapter K (Passthrough), International, State and local taxes
• At least 4 years in a Big 4/National tax firm learning environment tracking appropriately with increasing client and personnel management responsibilities.
• Experience managing US, International and global income tax compliance ideally for privately owned partnerships
• Experience managing and developing other individuals
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Above average organizational skills
• Prior industry/client experience in renewables sector a plus
• Preferred San Francisco hybrid work location

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook)
• Experience with Oracle ERP is preferred
• Experience with tax compliance software – Corptax experience a plus
• Experience with tax research software

The expected starting pay range for this role is $137,000 - $185,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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