Tax Specialist

Required Skills & Experience

5-8 years of experience in multi-state tax, indirect tax, corporate tax, sales and use tax, or project tax compliance.\nExperience supporting construction, EPC, engineering, energy, manufacturing, industrial, or project-based organizations.\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business, or a related field.\nCandidates with strong contract management experience and extensive tax exposure may also be considered.\nStrong knowledge of:\nSales and Use Tax\nMulti-State Tax Compliance\nNexus Determinations\nIndirect Tax\nWithholding Tax\nTax Exemptions\nExperience supporting project teams across multiple states, counties, and jurisdictions.\nExperience reviewing contracts, procurement activities, invoices, and pricing structures to determine tax treatment.\nAbility to interpret tax regulations and provide practical business recommendations.\nExperience supporting tax audits, assessments, exemption reviews, and tax authority inquiries.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals.\nAbility to identify tax risks, implement controls, and ensure compliance in complex project environments.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience supporting hyperscale data center, mission-critical, industrial, construction, energy, or EPC projects.\nCPA, MST, CMA, or other tax-related certification.\nExperience with international tax matters and cross-border transactions.\nExperience using SAP, Oracle, or other ERP platforms.\nExtensive experience with:\nTax exemption certificates\nResale certificates\nTax recovery processes\nExemption audits\nExperience developing tax procedures, governance programs, compliance checklists, and internal controls.\nKnowledge of project accounting, cost controls, and financial reporting processes.\nExperience supporting large-scale procurement and supply chain organizations.\nInternational tax experience is a plus; however, strong multi-state U.S. tax expertise is the primary priority.

Job Description

We are seeking a Tax Specialist to support large-scale capital projects by providing tax planning, compliance, and risk management guidance throughout the project lifecycle. This role serves as a key advisor to procurement, supply chain, finance, legal, and project teams to ensure tax implications are identified, evaluated, and addressed before commercial decisions are made.\n\nThe ideal candidate understands that tax decisions in project environments are rarely black and white. They must be comfortable researching complex scenarios, interpreting evolving tax regulations, evaluating alternatives, and providing practical recommendations that balance compliance, cost, and business objectives.\n\nThis role is heavily focused on multi-state U.S. tax compliance, tax exemptions, indirect taxes, and procurement-related tax implications. The individual will frequently assess new projects, new jurisdictions, supplier structures, and legal entities to determine the most appropriate tax treatment and minimize unnecessary tax exposure.\n\nDay-to-Day Responsibilities\nEvaluate tax implications for new projects, contracts, and procurement activities across multiple jurisdictions.\nReview sourcing, procurement, and commercial strategies to identify tax risks and optimization opportunities.\nAssess sales and use tax, indirect tax, withholding tax, and nexus impacts related to project activities.\nAnalyze procurement structures, supplier relationships, and legal entity considerations to determine appropriate tax treatment.\nEvaluate and administer tax exemption opportunities, exemption certificates, and related compliance requirements.\nPartner with procurement, supply chain, finance, legal, and project teams to ensure tax requirements are incorporated into project execution plans.\nReview contracts, invoices, purchase transactions, and pricing structures to verify proper tax treatment.\nResearch complex tax issues and provide recommendations to project stakeholders.\nSupport tax audits, assessments, exemption reviews, and interactions with tax authorities.\nDevelop tax guidance, procedures, controls, and documentation to support compliance.\nMonitor legislative and regulatory changes that may impact project execution and procurement activities.\nAssist project teams in understanding tax obligations and potential financial impacts associated with project decisions.