State Tax Director

* Oversee preparation, review, and filing of all state and local income/franchise tax returns.* Manage co-sourced arrangement for state composite and withholding filings for nonresident partners, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements.* Manage apportionment, nexus, and sourcing methodologies across multiple entities and jurisdictions.* Provide technical advice on state tax implications of renewable project structuring, acquisitions, and reorganizations.* Lead state audits, assessments, and appeals; negotiate favorable resolutions.* Ensure compliance with ASC 740 and ASC 450 reporting and related tax provision documentation.* Perform ASC 740-10 (formerly FIN 48) analyses and prepare documentation of uncertain state tax positions.* Design, recognize, and manage SOX related issues for state income and indirect tax matters across the company.* Ensure tax filings and tax remittances are accurately reviewed and timely processed by the team.* Research and prepare state specific memos for identified issues or process documentation.* Lead preparation of state income tax and indirect tax process flow documentation.* Identify and implement state tax planning opportunities consistent with SOLV’s renewable business strategy.* Monitor and communicate state legislative and regulatory developments affecting tax obligations.* Partner with the federal tax team to support tax compliance and tax provision requirements.* Support project finance, mergers, and joint ventures with legal and tax analysis.* Identify and evaluate state-level incentive programs and renewable energy credits available to SOLV.* Perform comprehensive risk assessments to minimize state and local tax exposures.* Lead process improvement efforts to reduce manual processes and enhance accurate and timely reporting internally and for tax reporting purposes.* Identify tax reporting and compliance gaps and implement solutions* Advise internal customers regarding applicability of state and local tax rules during contracting negotiation process and work with teams to resolve tax positions with customers* Maintain documentation for state-specific filing positions and legislative developments.* Keep up to date on new income tax, sales/use tax legislation and case law to determine impact on the company* Review legal agreements from a tax perspective; draft specific provisions; recommend changes.* Perform other duties as assigned* Supervise internal staff and coordinate external advisors.* Build collaborative relationships with Accounting, Treasury, and Operations.* Provide internal education on state tax matters and risk mitigation.* Promote a proactive, solutions-oriented culture within the tax department.* Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership preferred.* CPA or MST preferred.* Minimum 15 years of progressive state and local tax experience with a focus on income/franchise and indirect taxes in a public accounting or law firm setting.* Experience in renewable energy, EPC, or construction industries strongly preferred.* Proven expertise in multi-state compliance, apportionment, and audit management.* Expert command of state and local tax law, including nexus, sourcing, and taxability rules.* Ability to interpret and apply tax laws to complex business structures.* Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.* Excellent communication and analytical skills with ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax business leaders.* Exceptional organization and attention to detail.* Leadership ability to manage people, projects, and cross-functional priorities under tight deadlines.* Proficiency with tax compliance and research systems.SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. We design, build and maintain utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation facilities across the United States. Our teams support projects from early engineering through long term operations and maintenance, giving employees opportunities to contribute across the full energy lifecycle.Our mission centers on strengthening communities and advancing the energy workforce. We focus on delivering projects that support long term economic growth and create pathways for skilled careers across the country. That commitment guides how we work with customers and how we support one another, rooted in our core values of Safety, Quality, Innovation and Teamwork.As a national organization, we offer broad opportunities to grow your career. Whether you work in the field or in an office role, you’ll find space to develop your skills, explore new directions and build a career that makes an impact. 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