Manager, International Tax

Position Overview 

As a Manager, International Tax, you will work with our expanding tax team and play a key role in achieving Company and investor tax objectives.  Join a dynamic, growing company and experience a broad range of challenging tax and compliance issues in the renewable energy industry. The international tax manager will oversee all international tax compliance and accounting for income taxes.  Additionally, you will manage a cross-functional team of tax professionals and external service providers to meet ongoing business tax requirements and obligations.  This position is based in our downtown Chicago office and reports to a Director of Tax. 

Responsibilities     

• Manage Canadian income tax compliance process, including reviewing 40+ Canadian income tax returns prepared by external service providers and preparing the Canadian income tax provision under ASC 740 for U.S. financial reporting 

• Responsible for all Canadian GST/HST compliance matters, including preparing monthly tax returns, reconciling monthly accruals, and handling audits and notices 

• Oversee U.S. international tax compliance, including reviewing foreign entities’ U.S. tax returns (Form 5471, 8865, and 8858) prepared by external service providers 

• Oversee the 1042 reporting process, including the review of Form 1042 and Form 1042-S 

• Manage the collection, review, and validation of W-8 and CRS forms 

• Review foreign tax credit calculations and Form 1118  

• Prepare tax basis balance sheet for all foreign subsidiaries and Section 987 equity pools for QBUs 

• Support the transfer pricing analysis for U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions 

• Review Schedule K-2 and K-3 for complex partnership tax returns 

• Manage all aspects of international income tax provision (ASC 740), including reviewing foreign tax provision calculations prepared by Invenergy’s local offices and ensuring accuracy of tax entries under U.S. GAAP reporting    

• Support Company’s international offices for their in-country tax compliance  

• Ensure timely filing of U.S. residency certificates applications 

• Ensure timely filing of Form 8832, Entity Classification Election, and track IRS approvals 

• Assist with process and technology improvement initiatives 

• Manage business processes and projects, set priorities and measurable objectives, and monitor and report on progress and results 

• Manage outside service providers  

• Enhance the organization's capabilities through effective team building, staffing, and development of others 

• Manage and mentor junior staff to achieve business results 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field; master’s degree in taxation or CPA

• 5+ years of progressive tax experience in a multinational company or professional firm 

• Proficiency with software and system applications (OneSource, Oracle, Excel, MS Word, etc.), and ability and desire to learn internal applications 

• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior experience in the energy, power, real estate, or infrastructure space is a plus 

• Experience working both in-house and at an external service provider 

• Proficiency in French is desirable  

• Experience supporting businesses in Quebec is desirable