Manager, Indirect Tax

Pattern Energy Job Post

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

This position ensures effective oversight and administration of indirect tax for all Pattern entities along with preparation and maintenance of workpapers and estimates with a specific focus on supporting tax technology transformation for Pattern's Indirect Tax team. In addition, with the Sr. Director, Indirect Tax, this position will liaise across business areas impacted by indirect taxes to ensure effective collaboration and understanding of taxability drivers and mapping requirements between the Vertex tax engine and Oracle ERP. This role will function as administrator for the Vertex tax engine to ensure mappings stay aligned with Oracle ERP as the organization grows.

Key Accountabilities

• Administer indirect tax technology solution (Vertex) including taxability mapping, system configuration, and testing.
• Oversee and manage all tax calendar and filings related to US SUT and Canadian VAT/GST.
• Develop and update processes and controls related to effective indirect tax administration including documentation of key stakeholders across business areas and audit ready workpapers.
• Monitor and analyze indirect tax legislative changes and court case rulings and assess business impacts, translating changes into operational guidance.
• Manage relationships with outside tax compliance and consulting service providers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to cross-functional stakeholders, including Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Legal, and FP&A.to support organizational objectives and ensure effective indirect tax planning and administration.
• Support Sr. Director with Budgeting, Planning, Forecasting and process improvements.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented leadership style
• Oversee compliance administration related to US and Canadian Property Taxes.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• A Bachelors degree is required; CMI in Sales Tax preferred
• The minimum of 10+ years of related multi-state indirect tax experience with a national public accounting firm and/or private sector corporate tax department, showing the ability to progressively assume additional responsibilities

Additional Requirements

• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments
• Deep technical knowledge of indirect tax law and compliance, energy production, industrial or manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Indirect tax automation or transformation project experience. (Vertex, Avalara) implemented for sales and purchasing activity.
• Experience researching state and local indirect tax issues, including the ability to analyze the issues and to clearly communicate the conclusions both orally and in writings.
• Familiarity with indirect taxes such as GST, VAT, sales and use, and property tax
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or significant business changes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Indirect Tax engine software (Vertex, OneSource Determination), Indirect Tax research software (CCH, etc.)
• ERP systems (Oracle or SAP) hands on, not theoretical.
• Transaction tax la and tax technology knowledge
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration Skills

The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000 - $139,000 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.