Aes

Senior Analyst, Tax

US, Arlington, VA · Senior

Work authorization requiredDetected 20 days ago

Data AnalysisProject ManagementAccountingForecastingBudgetingValuationM&ATaxResearchLeadershipCommunicationRenewable Energy

About the role

Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.
AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.
AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Assist with technical research and quantitative analysis for business and tax planning projects that optimize financial and cash taxes on existing and prospective company investments and consider effects on the business and its owners.
Support transaction review and documentation processes, including various federal, state and local tax areas, including the review of financial models.
Supervise and support the development of one direct report and serve as a mentor to more junior talent across the US Business Tax Team.

Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to think critically, take initiative, and work exceptionally well with tax and non-tax colleagues at all levels within the organization and with its owners.
comfort articulating complex tax issues to management and non-tax audiences with minimal preparation.
A driven curiosity to learn and apply rapidly evolving and complex tax technical concepts with a business first mindset.
Strong partnership tax technical (or desire to learn) and compliance expertise, and interest to further develop, through supporting M&A and renewable investment transactions in close partnership with business and tax peers, state tax exposure a plus. Experience with maintaining partner tax capital accounts, taxable income, outside tax basis and adjustments such as section 704(c) section 743, a plus.
Exceptional communication skills; comfort articulating complex tax issues to management and non-tax audiences with minimal preparation.
Exceptional self and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage evolving priorities in a dynamic work environment and willingness to step into a "do-er role" when needed.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or tax, Master's degree / CPA.
2+ years of experience working on complex tax issues with a national accounting firm or a multi-national corporate tax department.

Experience with maintaining partner tax capital accounts, taxable income, outside tax basis and adjustments such as section 704(c) section 743, a plus.

Support the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process, state and local clean energy grants and incentives, disallowed business interest, valuation allowance, outside basis, and uncertain tax positions of the Clean Energy business provided to its investors.

Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion.

E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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