Tax Manager

Description

Title: Tax Manager
Department: Business Planning & Operations
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Director of Corporate Finance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Sta tus : Hybrid

TAX MANAGER

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA's complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim , Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

The Tax Manager will lead all aspects of tax compliance and internal consulting on various tax matters, including but not limited to sales and use tax, property tax on solar projects, and information reporting processes . This position reports to the Director of Corporate Finance or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate . This position is Hybrid l ocated in Irvine, CA and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 10 % .

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all processes related to transactional and all indirect taxes, including sales and use tax, business personal property tax, withholding tax, and information reporting, and other business taxes to ensure reporting compliance
• Handle audits related to all tax issues including indirect tax , withholding tax , and information reporting filings
• Lead all aspects of the information reporting processes including but not limited to 1099, 1042
• Perform technical sales and use tax research to ensure compliance with state and local tax laws and minimize any potential exposure , which includes tax research memorandums and/ or tax matrices to document position and support
• Advise internal business partners regarding all indirect tax matters , including but not limited to sales and use tax questions and property tax on solar projects
• Account reconciliation between the Company's records with those kept by outsourced accounting firm for Mexican subsidiaries
• Coordinate with outside tax preparers / advisors on Federal and State income tax filings and other various tax issues
• Provide technical support to various internal and external partners regarding sales and use tax , property taxes , withholding tax and reporting issues
• Support Partnership entities tax return and submit annual LLC report as necessary
• Prepare /Review other various tax filings : sales and use tax , Property tax , F1099, F1042, Business tax renewal , Business license , Commerce tax , and etc
• Review deal documentation in the tax area
• Follow up on FINCEN beneficial Ownership reporting for Partnership entities if necessary
• Register FEIN for newly established LLCs as necessary and fill out tax forms such as W-9 accordingly .
• Assist with worldwide transfer pricing ( compliance and testing of intercompany transactions )
• Manage the tax notice log and follow up as necessary
• Assist in financial planning and analysis on business taxes
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position .
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, tax or related finance field preferred
CPA preferred
Minimum of 6 years of tax experience
Experience in the construction industry or renewable energy projects a plus
Experience in the tax software such as SOVOS, Vertex or similar a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to develop process and procedures with little direction in a fast pace and changing environment.

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: o ccasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 10% as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [email protected] .

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.