VP of Tax and Accounting

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Position Snapshot

Industry:  Utility-Scale Renewable Energy
Location: U.S.
Job Type: Remote l Full-Time | Permanent
Role Reports To: CFO

Position Summary

The Vice President of Tax & Accounting is a strategic finance leader responsible for overseeing tax strategy, accounting operations, financial controlling, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) for Zelestra's U.S. business. This role ensures financial integrity, compliance with tax and other regulatory requirements, strong internal controls, and timely and accurate financial insights to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in corporate and partnership taxation, including tax planning, compliance, and transaction structuring, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls, along with experience supporting complex transactions within the renewable energy or infrastructure industry. This leader will partner closely with executive leadership, global finance teams, and external advisors to drive financial performance, manage risk, and support long-term business growth.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field required. CPA, MST, MBA, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting, taxation, and financial management, including significant leadership experience.
• Demonstrated expertise across corporate taxation, financial controlling, financial reporting, and FP&A.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial controls, corporate and partnership tax structures, and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of renewable energy tax credits, tax equity structures, project-level partnerships, and the tax implications of debt and other financing transactions.
• Experience with renewable energy, infrastructure, project finance, tax equity, or capital-intensive industries strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and complex financial transactions.
• Experience working within multinational organizations and collaborating with global finance teams preferred.
• Strong executive communication, analytical, problem-solving, and people leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing finance and accounting teams.

Position Responsibilities

Tax Strategy & Compliance

• Lead U.S. federal, state, and local tax strategy, planning, compliance, and reporting for corporate and partnership entities.
• Oversee external tax advisors, tax filings, provisions, projections, and financial disclosures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and external advisors on tax equity transactions, structuring, negotiations, and renewable energy tax incentives.
• Provide tax guidance on M&A, due diligence, reorganizations, and restructuring activities.

Accounting & Financial Controlling

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and controlling functions to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, consolidations, and financial statement preparation.
• Establish strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS, as applicable.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, and performance analysis.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic investments, project development, and business decisions.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and improve profitability.

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Collaborate across Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Legal, and Finance to support financial and commercial initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance professionals while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated starting base salary for this position is $250,000 annually, plus a competitive bonus structure. There is flexibility to offer higher compensation based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with the role. Final compensation will be determined based on these factors.

Zelestra offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Retirement savings benefits