Tax Specialist

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. Experience supporting construction, EPC, engineering, energy, manufacturing, industrial, or project-based organizations. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business, or a related field. Candidates with strong contract management experience and extensive tax exposure may also be considered. Strong knowledge of: Sales and Use Tax Multi-State Tax Compliance Nexus Determinations Indirect Tax Withholding Tax Tax Exemptions Experience supporting project teams across multiple states, counties, and jurisdictions. Experience reviewing contracts, procurement activities, invoices, and pricing structures to determine tax treatment. Ability to interpret tax regulations and provide practical business recommendations. Experience supporting tax audits, assessments, exemption reviews, and tax authority inquiries. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals. Ability 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. CPA, MST, CMA, or other tax-related certification. Experience with international tax matters and cross-border transactions. Experience using SAP, Oracle, or other ERP platforms. Extensive experience with: Tax exemption certificates Resale certificates Tax recovery processes Exemption audits Experience developing tax procedures, governance programs, compliance checklists, and internal controls. Knowledge of project accounting, cost controls, and financial reporting processes. Experience supporting large-scale procurement and supply chain organizations. International 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.

The 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.

This 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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Evaluate tax implications for new projects, contracts, and procurement activities across multiple jurisdictions. Review sourcing, procurement, and commercial strategies to identify tax risks and optimization opportunities. Assess sales and use tax, indirect tax, withholding tax, and nexus impacts related to project activities. Analyze procurement structures, supplier relationships, and legal entity considerations to determine appropriate tax treatment. Evaluate and administer tax exemption opportunities, exemption certificates, and related compliance requirements. Partner with procurement, supply chain, finance, legal, and project teams to ensure tax requirements are incorporated into project execution plans. Review contracts, invoices, purchase transactions, and pricing structures to verify proper tax treatment. Research complex tax issues and provide recommendations to project stakeholders. Support tax audits, assessments, exemption reviews, and interactions with tax authorities. Develop tax guidance, procedures, controls, and documentation to support compliance. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes that may impact project execution and procurement activities. Assist project teams in understanding tax obligations and potential financial impacts associated with project decisions.