Sr State and Local Tax Attorney - SALT

Requisition ID:  79395 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy Inc. and Florida Power and Light are seeking a senior level tax professional to join our dynamic, creative organization in Juno Beach, FL, in the area of state income tax research and planning.  Continued growth of our company coupled with a rapidly changing state tax landscape provide a great opportunity for a qualified candidate to join our team and play a key role in ensuring that NextEra remains on the cutting edge of state taxation.

You will be the primary contact for state income tax support for NextEra Energy’s Tax M&A team, reporting to the Sr. Tax Director, State Planning. You will be responsible for development and implementation of tax efficient M&A structuring initiatives. You will identify and implement value added state income tax planning opportunities in support of the day to day operations of the organization. You will also have the opportunity to participate in nationwide legislative monitoring efforts, including the identification, tracking and analysis of key state and local tax legislation. Finally, you will identify and obtain state credits and incentives and conduct other tasks such as documentation for FIN48 purposes, document and contract reviews for tax considerations and support various state and local tax audits.

An active CPA license or LLM degree is highly preferred.

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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