Form Energy

Form Energy

Director, Tax Accounting

Weirton, WV · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 48 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementFinancial AnalysisAccountingValuationFP&ATaxLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationGAAPSarbanes-OxleyFinancial ReportingTax ProvisionTransfer PricingInternal Audit

About the role

  • This role reports into our Corporate Controller.
  • This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!
  • This is a hybrid role, which will require working onsite from our office 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and implementation of tax strategies that minimize effective tax rate and maximize cash flow, including structuring guidance for joint ventures, project finance arrangements, and capital expenditure planning.
  • Understand and document the Company's tax positions as they relate to the IRA and new tax credits
  • manage estimated tax payments, extensions, and cash tax forecasting.
  • Manage SALT compliance across all non-income taxes (sales & use, property, gross receipts, payroll)
  • develop audit defense strategies and maintain comprehensive documentation.
  • Establish and maintain effective internal controls over tax processes (SOX compliance)
  • Understand and document the Company's tax positions as they relate to the IRA and new tax credits; monitor legislative changes and proactively advise leadership on optimization strategies.
  • Oversee preparation, review, and timely filing of all Federal, State, and non-US income tax returns; manage estimated tax payments, extensions, and cash tax forecasting.
  • Manage SALT compliance across all non-income taxes (sales & use, property, gross receipts, payroll); continuously assess nexus footprint as operations expand into new jurisdictions.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for all federal, state, and local tax audits; develop audit defense strategies and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Nice to have

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or in-house corporate tax, with a minimum of 4+ years at a public accounting firm.
  • Strong knowledge of ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes) and US GAAP, evidenced by recent responsibility leading a global income tax provision process.
  • In-depth understanding of US federal and state tax rules
  • experience with manufacturing tax incentives (45X, R&D credits, UNICAP/263A) strongly preferred.
  • Recent tax experience at a multinational US-headquartered corporation preferred
  • knowledge of transfer pricing a plus.
  • strong project management and cross-functional communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

Compensation

  • Lead the annual ASC 740 income tax reporting process, including quarterly and annual provisions, deferred tax asset/liability analysis, valuation allowance evaluation, and uncertain tax positions (FIN 48).

Benefits

  • Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that.
  • Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.
  • When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents.
  • We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

Company info

  • Form Energy is hiring a Tax Director to serve as a key strategic partner to executive leadership, fully responsible for all aspects of the company's tax function.
  • We are proud to be an

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.
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