State Tax Director

State Tax Director / Counsel

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary :

The State Tax Director / Counsel leads SOLV's state and local tax compliance, planning, and controversy functions, focusing on both state income / franchise and indirect taxes for partnerships and corporations. This position integrates deep technical tax expertise with partnership taxation knowledge to ensure compliance, reduce exposure, and optimize tax efficiency for SOLV's expanding renewable energy operations nationwide. This role is hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description :

Position Responsibilities and Duties :

• Oversee preparation, review, and filing of all state and local income / franchise tax returns.
• Manage co-sourced arrangement for state composite and withholding filings for nonresident partners, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
• Manage apportionment, nexus, and sourcing methodologies across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Provide technical advice on state tax implications of renewable project structuring, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
• Lead state audits, assessments, and appeals; negotiate favorable resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 740 and ASC 450 reporting and related tax provision documentation.
• Perform ASC 740-10 (formerly FIN 48) analyses and prepare documentation of uncertain state tax positions.
• Design, recognize, and manage SOX related issues for state income and indirect tax matters across the company.
• Ensure tax filings and tax remittances are accurately reviewed and timely processed by the team.
• Research and prepare state specific memos for identified issues or process documentation.
• Lead preparation of state income tax and indirect tax process flow documentation.

Indirect Taxes :

Strategic Planning & Advisory :

Leadership & Collaboration :

Decision-Making Authority :

Provide subject matter expertise for state tax filing positions, nexus determinations, and audit strategies. Provides authoritative tax recommendations to VP & Head of Tax affecting financial and operational decisions.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Directly supervises professional tax staff. Provides coaching, development, and performance feedback. Oversees external consultants and legal counsel as needed.

Key Relationships :

Internal : VP, Tax; Project Accounting Team, Legal, Contracting, and Operations teams. External : State and local tax authorities; Outside tax counsel and Big Four accounting firms; State tax associations.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements :

Working Conditions :

Office or hybrid work environment; periodic travel may be required. Extended hours during financial reporting, compliance, audit, or transaction periods.

Position Scope :

Geographic Scope : Nationwide (multi-state operations) Functional Scope : State income / franchise and indirect taxes Span of Control : 13 direct reports; external advisors Decision Scope : High affects business profits, compliance, financial reporting, and strategic planning

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 :

$166,823.00 - $212,700.00

Pay Rate Type : Salary

If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.