Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers' needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America.

Aypa Power is seeking a tax-focused accounting professional to lead strategic tax initiatives for federal, state, indirect, and select income tax matters across its project portfolio. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to optimize tax treatment, support strategic business initiatives, and navigate evolving regulations, particularly within the renewable energy space. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically strong, and capable of balancing technical tax analysis with collaboration and support for broader business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee U.S. federal, state, and indirect tax filings, including multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax returns, as well as Canadian GST/HST filings across multiple projects;
• Manage select income tax filings, ensuring timely and accurate submission of all required documentation;
• Support the Senior Tax Director with day-to-day tax operations and strategic initiatives, including ad hoc analyses (e.g., E&P analysis and FIRPTA considerations);
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with evolving tax laws; conduct in-depth research on complex issues, particularly within renewable energy (e.g., ITC, PTC, and accelerated depreciation);
• Support indirect tax functions, including nexus analysis, taxability determinations for materials and labor, and exemption certificate management;
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Accounting, Procurement, Development, Asset Management, and Project Finance teams to ensure proper tax treatment, validate tax assumptions in financial models, and align tax strategy with business operations;
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, support tax audits, assist with tax provision calculations and financial reporting disclosures, and communicate tax implications to stakeholders at all levels;
• Communicate tax implications and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization;
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field;
• CPA license required (or significant progress toward completion);
• 3-5 years of professional tax experience, including corporate, partnership and indirect taxation;
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations, including income tax and sales & use tax;
• Excellent technical tax research and analytical skills;
• Proficiency with tax software;
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in renewable energy, energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors;
• Knowledge of renewable energy tax incentives (ITC, PTC, MACRS, bonus depreciation);
• Experience with project finance and complex structures (e.g., partnerships, MLPs, tax equity);
• Background in multi-state taxation and nexus analysis.

Compensation and Location:

Salary: A base salary commensurate with experience; Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on individual performance and the overall success of the business; Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits; Location: Hybrid (USA). Ability to work in the United States is a requirement. Preference is Austin, Texas.

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.