Overview
SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. Job Description Summary:
The Indirect Tax Manager will manage the sales and use and property tax compliance process and assist in all aspects of planning and sales tax audit matters for indirect taxes. This is a unique role that partners with corporate and business unit teams during the estimating, contracting, and invoicing processes and is considered an essential strategic contributor to the business. This role can be fully remote or hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA or Edison, NJ. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Position Responsibilities and Duties
Compliance & Reporting Support the preparation, review, and timely filing of indirect tax returns (sales & use tax, withholding taxes related to indirect tax, property taxes, etc.). Ensure correct tax treatment of construction contracts, including long-term contracts, percentage of completion billing, advance payments/deposits, and change orders. Monitor compliance across multiple jurisdictions, sites, and project entities. Maintain accurate indirect tax accounting and reconciliations. Contract Advisory & Project Support Advise project, procurement, and commercial teams on indirect tax implications of construction contracts, operation & maintenance agreements, and subcontracting arrangements. Review contract language for appropriate sales tax treatment and ensure appropriate protections based on tax responsibilities of the parties. Assist in validating data and proper calculation and collection of sales tax in all states utilizing third-party tools such as Avalara. Review project estimates for sales and use tax implications. Analyze state and local taxability by project and contract. Tax Technical Research & Analysis Perform tax technical research related to sales and use tax and other indirect tax matters. Document tax research, analysis and conclusions. Effectively communicate tax positions to business and operations teams. Develop internal tax policy documents. Risk Management & Audits Manage indirect tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, as assigned. Identify, assess, and mitigate indirect tax risks related to construction projects. Implement internal controls and processes to ensure consistent tax treatment across projects. Process Improvement & Systems Improve sales and use tax determination and accrual processes within ERP and procurement systems. Maintain exemption certificate management processes and documentation. Support implementation and optimization of tax engines (e.g., Vertex, Avalara) where applicable. Build automation and digitalization tools where possible. Stakeholder Management Train and support finance, procurement, and project teams on indirect tax awareness and compliance. Collaborate closely with finance, legal, and operations teams. Timely and responsive communications with stakeholders. Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements
B.S in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or Law (MS, JD, or CPA preferred). 10+ years of indirect tax experience, ideally within construction, engineering, or renewables. Strong knowledge of construction-specific tax issues (e.g., mixed supplies, cost-plus contracts, subcontractor taxation). Experience handling indirect tax audits and working with tax authorities. Familiarity with ERP systems. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret complex construction contracts and translate them into correct tax treatment. Excellent and timely communication and stakeholder management skills. Customer service approach to internal stakeholders and external project owners. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple competing project priorities with frequent communication/updates. Proactive and self-motivated work ethic and can operate independently and within a team with minimal supervision. Strategic, commercial mindset with a focus on risk management and value creation. Adaptability to change and shifting priorities. Ability to effectively explain tax technical concepts to non-tax teams. Equal Opportunity Employer Note: The original text included an Equal Opportunity Employer statement. The following essential EEO content has been retained: SOLV Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences and are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, disability status, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay. Compensation Range:
$134,511.00 - $178,900.00 Pay Rate Type:
Salary SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team. In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting. Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter. Job Number: J12651 If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.
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SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. Job Description Summary:
The Indirect Tax Manager will manage the sales and use and property tax compliance process and assist in all aspects of planning and sales tax audit matters for indirect taxes. This is a unique role that partners with corporate and business unit teams during the estimating, contracting, and invoicing processes and is considered an essential strategic contributor to the business. This role can be fully remote or hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA or Edison, NJ. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Position Responsibilities and Duties
Compliance & Reporting Support the preparation, review, and timely filing of indirect tax returns (sales & use tax, withholding taxes related to indirect tax, property taxes, etc.). Ensure correct tax treatment of construction contracts, including long-term contracts, percentage of completion billing, advance payments/deposits, and change orders. Monitor compliance across multiple jurisdictions, sites, and project entities. Maintain accurate indirect tax accounting and reconciliations. Contract Advisory & Project Support Advise project, procurement, and commercial teams on indirect tax implications of construction contracts, operation & maintenance agreements, and subcontracting arrangements. Review contract language for appropriate sales tax treatment and ensure appropriate protections based on tax responsibilities of the parties. Assist in validating data and proper calculation and collection of sales tax in all states utilizing third-party tools such as Avalara. Review project estimates for sales and use tax implications. Analyze state and local taxability by project and contract. Tax Technical Research & Analysis Perform tax technical research related to sales and use tax and other indirect tax matters. Document tax research, analysis and conclusions. Effectively communicate tax positions to business and operations teams. Develop internal tax policy documents. Risk Management & Audits Manage indirect tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, as assigned. Identify, assess, and mitigate indirect tax risks related to construction projects. Implement internal controls and processes to ensure consistent tax treatment across projects. Process Improvement & Systems Improve sales and use tax determination and accrual processes within ERP and procurement systems. Maintain exemption certificate management processes and documentation. Support implementation and optimization of tax engines (e.g., Vertex, Avalara) where applicable. Build automation and digitalization tools where possible. Stakeholder Management Train and support finance, procurement, and project teams on indirect tax awareness and compliance. Collaborate closely with finance, legal, and operations teams. Timely and responsive communications with stakeholders. Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements
B.S in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or Law (MS, JD, or CPA preferred). 10+ years of indirect tax experience, ideally within construction, engineering, or renewables. Strong knowledge of construction-specific tax issues (e.g., mixed supplies, cost-plus contracts, subcontractor taxation). Experience handling indirect tax audits and working with tax authorities. Familiarity with ERP systems. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret complex construction contracts and translate them into correct tax treatment. Excellent and timely communication and stakeholder management skills. Customer service approach to internal stakeholders and external project owners. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple competing project priorities with frequent communication/updates. Proactive and self-motivated work ethic and can operate independently and within a team with minimal supervision. Strategic, commercial mindset with a focus on risk management and value creation. Adaptability to change and shifting priorities. Ability to effectively explain tax technical concepts to non-tax teams. Equal Opportunity Employer Note: The original text included an Equal Opportunity Employer statement. The following essential EEO content has been retained: SOLV Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences and are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, disability status, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay. Compensation Range:
$134,511.00 - $178,900.00 Pay Rate Type:
Salary SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team. In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting. Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter. Job Number: J12651 If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.
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