Manager or Senior Manager - Renewable Energy Credits (AMCS)

KPMG

$105K — $223K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of recent federal taxation experience, ideally in public accounting, law, or engineering firms with renewable energy tax credits
  • Bachelor's degree required; CPA, EA, or JD/LLM certification is preferred unless obtained within a year of hire
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for handling complex data sets
  • Strong understanding of federal income tax credits, regulations, and compliance
  • Experience in managing engagements and reviewing technical work across interdisciplinary teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client and stakeholder interaction

Responsibilities

  • Develop technical expertise in federal IRA tax credits and their lifecycle
  • Manage IRA tax credit projects and ensure proper documentation
  • Establish project management frameworks and communication processes
  • Conduct technical analysis and coordinate with cross-functional teams
  • Provide high-quality client service and manage relationships
  • Engage in business development and support firm growth
  • Promote a respectful and professional work environment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans, and vision coverage
  • Disability and life insurance included in the benefits package
  • 401(k) plan for retirement savings
  • Personal time off plus two breaks without using PTO each year
  • Robust mental health support as part of employee well-being benefits
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and provide technical expertise in federal Inflation Reduction Act ("IRA") tax credits, including but not limited to, the full lifecycle of technical issues related to Investment Tax Credits (48/48E), Production Tax Credits (45/45Y), Clean Hydrogen (45V), Carbon Capture (45Q), Clean Fuels (45Z), Advanced Manufacturing (45X), and other credits introduced or modified under the IRA, as well as beginning of construction, placed-in-service, and tax fixed asset capitalization determinations and planning
  • Manage the design, execution, and implementation of IRA tax credit projects, including calculation and documentation of credits through tax technical memoranda/opinions, contemporaneous documentation, and quantitative workpapers
  • Establish and oversee project management frameworks, communication protocols, and data management processes to support efficient delivery across the full project life cycle, including working with Washington National Tax team members
  • Lead technical analysis and review of deliverables related to IRA tax credits, including coordination with engineering, finance, and client stakeholders to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Manage client relationships and provide high-quality client service for both external and internal stakeholders
  • Participate in business development activities, including identifying add-on opportunities, contributing to go-to-market efforts, and supporting engagement quality, review, and exam readiness
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager:
  • Lead multiple complex engagements and client relationships; drive business development strategy and practice growth; serve as a technical resource within the firm and develop, mentor, and coach managers, senior associates, and associates

Qualifications:
  • Minimum five years of recent experience in a public accounting firm, law firm, engineering firm, or other federal taxation experience; solid experience with renewable or energy-related tax credits required; preferred qualifications include federal tax planning with three years of relevant experience with IRA tax credits within a public accounting firm, law firm, engineering firm, or other federal tax function
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; Licensed CPA, EA or JD/LLM, in addition to others on KPMG's approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and working with complex datasets
  • Strong knowledge of federal income tax credits and related regulations, including experience with energy tax credit analysis, documentation, and compliance requirements
  • Experience managing engagements, reviewing technical work, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams (for example, tax, engineering, finance)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and interact effectively with clients and internal stakeholders

Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager:
  • Minimum eight years of recent experience in a public accounting firm, law firm, engineering firm, or other federal taxation experience; experience with renewable or energy-related tax credits required; preferred qualifications include federal tax planning with three years of relevant experience with IRA tax credits within a public accounting firm, law firm, engineering firm, or other federal tax function

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https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M323B_3_26 California Salary Range: $105640 - $223100

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