Tax Advisor in S Burlington, Vermont at Vermont Gas Systems Inc

ABOUT NNEEC

Northern New England Energy Corporation (NNEEC) is an employee and customer-centric energy company based in Vermont. A subsidiary of Énergir, L.P., NNEEC is the parent company of Green Mountain Power Corporation, Vermont Gas Systems, Inc., EGV Insurance Inc., and Northern New England Investment Company. We take pride in our total benefits rewards program offered to our employees. Our generous benefits package includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, competitive compensation, bonus potential, 401(k) with employer contributions, and ample paid time off.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Tax Advisor supports the Tax Team with managing tax risk within the NNEEC consolidated group and its subsidiaries. They assist with maintaining compliance with local, state and federal tax regulation, and supporting head office tax planning objectives. They also prepare consolidated and standalone corporate federal and state tax returns. The ideal candidate will bring their tax experience, a collaborative approach, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with a complex and ever-evolving group of organizations to ensure compliance and effective application of tax rules.

WHAT ARE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION?

• Tax Compliance: Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for the utility company, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Tax Provision & Reporting: Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions, including compliance with ASC 740 (Income Taxes), for utility-related operations.
• Tax Remittance Support: Prepare tax-related deposits and payments and track timely and accurate remittance of tax payments.
• Tax Forecasting: Take part in the tax forecasting process by preparing projections of the company’s tax obligations, assessing potential impacts from new tax laws or business changes, and advising on tax strategies to optimize future cash flow.
• Regulatory Compliance: Prepare reporting for utility-specific tax regulations, including energy, state and local tax, and environmental tax issues.
• Tax Planning Support: Support tax planning by researching applicable law, analyzing the impact of planning options, and helping identify opportunities to minimize tax liabilities and risk.
• Audit Support: Participate in tax audits, collaborate closely with external auditors, tax authorities, and legal teams to resolve issues and ensure favorable outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with finance, accounting, legal, and operations teams to support business initiatives, capital projects, and expansion plans while ensuring tax efficiency.
• Research & Legislative Monitoring: Monitor federal and state tax law changes, including utility-specific tax incentives and regulatory changes, and assess their impact on the company, including implications for acquisitions, mergers, and new initiatives.
• Other duties as may be required or requested.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED SKILLS FOR THIS ROLE?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance. Seeking a minimum of 3-5 years of tax accounting/advisory experience (multistate utility experience is a plus).
• Strong technology aptitude to learn and leverage technology solutions for communication, analysis, and efficient workflows. Excel experience required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal partners and external advisors.
• Ability to adapt quickly and manage competing deadlines in a changing, multi-entity environment.
• Strong work ethic, self-awareness, curiosity, and willingness to learn quickly and work through obstacles.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Predominately sedentary light office position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required (67% - 100% of the workday).
• The employee is occasionally required to walk.
• The employee is required to regularly use hands and fingers; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.
• This position is based at either VGS or GMP headquarters and requires on-site presence a minimum of one day per week, with additional days as business needs dictate. The role includes occasional travel to Montreal, approximately once per year.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – STATEMENT

We are committed to fostering a workplace culture where everyone is welcomed, respected, and valued. We believe in creating an environment that encourages diverse viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds, contributing positively to our organization’s strength and adaptability. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply, even if every skill requirement does not match perfectly, because we believe in continuous improvement and support our employees in achieving goals and objectives.