Sr Tax Analyst - Tax Forecasting

Date: Nov 13, 2024

Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  83307 

 

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

We are seeking a Sr Tax Analyst as a key member of the Tax Forecast team.  The Sr Tax Analyst’s responsibilities include: (1) managing key aspects of the tax forecasting process and related effects on net income and cash tax flow; (2) develop, prepare and review financial models to estimate tax consequences of transactions; (3) manage cross functional projects to enhance income tax benefits; and (4) working closely on tax strategic initiative projects to continue to streamline and enhance processes related to forecasted tax provision calculations. This position will help ensure that NextEra Energy, Inc. remains “Best in Class” by continuing to drive quality and efficiency of our income tax forecasting and reporting processes.

 

Sr Tax Analyst:

  • Manage tax forecast cycle deliverables for monthly and quarterly reporting
  • Develop and review financial models related to business development initiatives
  • Partner with other members of Tax Operations to identify and explain variances from actuals
  • Partner with the Federal/State planning teams to ensure all M&A and other restructuring transactions are accurately modeled and included in the forecast
  • Partner with other members of the Finance, Business Management and Business Development teams to enhance income tax analytics and benefits in project modeling
  • Manage cross functional projects to enhance income tax benefits across the business portfolio
  • Drive design and implementation of tax technology tools and data management solutions to automate and reduce risk related to forecasting

 
Preferred Tax Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following:

  • Well-developed analytical and commercial skills with an ability to identify and document both issues and proposed resolutions with minimal guidance
  • Proven ability to prepare and review executive communications on financial impacts of key decisions
  • Ability to perform analysis on data and macro-economic trends to enhance business decisions
  • Strong computer skills with a focus on both analytical and research tools including SAP, Business Warehouse, Advanced excel, Power Query / Alteryx or similar platforms
  • Proven ability to lead projects to improve quality, efficiency, predictability and/or transparency
  • Desire to seek new and challenging tasks – self-starter mentality

Job Overview

This job is responsible for the more complex projects associated with the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of all or specifically assigned tax returns, complex separate company corporate income tax and partnership tax returns and consolidated tax returns and related reports. Employees in this role may provide functional advice or training to less-experienced tax accountants.

Job Duties & Responsibilities


•   Assists in developing tax structures and strategies that defer, minimize, or eliminate foreign and U.S. taxes on existing and prospective company investments
•   Monitors all tax compliance activities and exposures, including tax return preparation and reporting, and the status of local audits and dispute resolution proceedings
•   Conducts financial and economic analyses
•   Develops and prepares the organization's financial plans and budgets, and interpreting financial reports and tax returns
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications


•  Bachelor's - Degree
•  Experience: 4+ years

Preferred Qualifications


•  Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
•  Master's - Accounting / Finance

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

 

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

 


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