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.
Job Description:
*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
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
SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, 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.
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Job Number: J12651
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