Senior Property Tax Accountant

Senior Advisor, Property Tax

Chicago, IL | OnSite

Join a rapidly growing renewable energy company where your expertise will directly influence the success of large-scale energy projects across the country. As a Senior Advisor, Property Tax, you'll be a trusted subject matter expert within a high-performing tax team, helping drive strategic tax outcomes that support both company growth and investor objectives.

This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional compliance work and play a key role in property tax planning, project development, financial modeling, and stakeholder strategy in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy.

Based in our downtown Chicago office, you'll collaborate with tax leaders, project developers, legal teams, and top external advisors while gaining exposure to complex, high-value projects that are transforming the energy landscape.

Responsibility

• Lead strategic property tax planning, modeling, and compliance initiatives that directly impact project economics and investment decisions.
• Serve as the organization's property tax subject matter expert, advising internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with project development, finance, legal, and tax teams to identify planning opportunities and manage risk.
• Coordinate with leading law firms, consultants, and advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
• Represent the company in discussions and negotiations with state and local taxing authorities.
• Drive process improvements and technology initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, and reporting quality.
• Lead critical projects from concept through execution, managing timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on current and future projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
• 5+ years of multi-state property tax experience.
• CPA, CMI, JD, or other relevant professional designation.
• Strong understanding of property tax planning, valuation methodologies, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research capabilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working cross-functionally with legal, finance, operations, and external advisors.
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously expand technical expertise in a dynamic, evolving industry.

Why Join Us?

• Influence high-profile renewable energy projects nationwide.
• Work alongside experienced tax professionals and industry leaders.
• Gain exposure to complex transactions, strategic planning, and investor-focused tax initiatives.
• Join a growing organization where your expertise will have visibility, impact, and long-term career growth potential.
• Be part of an industry that is helping shape the future of energy.