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Summit Utilities

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America's Best Small Employers.Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Tax. The role may be hybrid from one of our offices in Little Rock, Fort Smith, or Fayetteville, Arkansas; Portland, Maine; or Lawton, Oklahoma, and is also open to remote candidates based in Texas.
POSITION SUMMARYThis position is responsible for managing all state, local, and federal tax filings. The ideal candidate is an initiative-taking collaborator who partners well with other areas of the business to provide tax support and guidance. The Director of Tax will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and work with accounting leadership to identify opportunities and areas of risk. They will also monitor current and impending changes to tax regulations and make appropriate updates to policies and strategies. This role will report to the VP and Controller and will work closely with other groups including FP&A, Treasury, Regulatory, Business Development and our audit/tax CPA firm. The position will work closely with the accounting staff to coordinate and compile all necessary data to prepare accurate and timely tax filings.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare data and manage the preparation of federal and state income tax filings with outside accounting firms.Prepare annual income tax provisions and review with management and audit firm; prepare tax financial statement disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.Manage the sales/use, property, franchise, and other tax filing requirements.Work with state and local property tax departments during annual assessment reviews.Oversee regulatory tax function and assist with state commission rate filings, as they arise.Maintain income tax depreciation, deferred tax, and tax provision software, and work closely with software consultants to ensure proper implementation of new modules.Support investments in utility assets and renewable natural gas projects by performing tax due diligence, reviewing, and informing tax modeling, and collaborating in discussions with external tax advisors on transaction structuring and compliance.Develop and execute monetization strategies for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) tax incentives including production tax credits and investment tax credits by documenting transactions, performing transferability analyses, and ensuring compliance with IRS guidance to optimize credit value and support RNG projects.Manage tax accounting within the greater accounting organization; review and approve monthly journal entries and support documentation.Find and implement opportunities for process improvements in company tax procedures.Develop and implement strategic tax planning for all necessary federal and state taxes.Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicating the effects of these developments to management and creating strategies in response to new laws.  EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in accounting required.Active CPA designation required.At least 8 years of tax experience in either a corporate tax department or CPA firm.Utility tax industry experience, strongly preferred.Interest in renewable natural gas industry, preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESHigh attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and meticulous analytical capabilityExtensive corporate tax knowledge (ASC 740 and related financial statement disclosures)Strong knowledge of tax code, compliance, and procedures for corporationsFamiliarity with U.S. federal, state, and local reporting requirementsFamiliarity with utility tax normalization concepts and guidanceFamiliarity with renewable energy regulation and federal tax credit programsAbility to work in a remote office environmentBusiness partner mentality with ability to educate tax concepts to stakeholders.Strong ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects successfully while maintaining an even-keel approach and commitment to deadlines.Demonstrated success in consulting effectively with all levels of management including executives.Strong written and oral communication skillsStrong organizational and interpersonal skills
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.

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