Tax Accounting Manager

The Tax Manager of US Tax Reporting performs an integral function within the AES Tax group by ensuring tax provision matters are reported timely, accurately, and efficiently. The role is primarily responsible for supporting the annual and quarterly US GAAP tax provision process, short and long-term effective rate forecasting, and other strategic tax initiatives. The role will also identify and effect efficiency and process enhancements, leveraging technology tools to increase accuracy and reduce processing time. The role reports into the Senior Manager of US Reporting. Responsibilities: Support the US interim and year-end tax provisions Work collaboratively with the corporate tax team, strategic business units tax team, and other functions within finance to provide high quality tax reporting. Prepare/review/analyze tax provision workpapers, including support for deferred tax balances, disclosures, uncertain tax positions, memos, etc. ​Assist with the preparation of current year and long-term ETR forecasts and monthly monitoring of "risks and opportunities". Monitor and assess proposed and enacted legislative changes for impacts on tax provision, effective tax rate, non-GAAP earnings, and disclosures. Identify, develop, and capture efficiency improvements related to models, workpapers, and process leveraging technologies such as SAP BPC, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and others. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax/CPA 4-7 years of experience at an accounting, tax, or consulting firm; or equivalent experience within a large company Understanding of US GAAP tax accounting rules (ASC 740 and related) preferred. Strong technology skills, especially Microsoft Excel and Power BI; experience with SAP BPC, Alteryx, and other reporting, analytics, and modeling tools a plus. Excellent judgment and verbal communication skills, including synthesis and presentation of data narratives. Knowledge of US federal and state taxation. Familiarity with both corporate and partnership tax concepts is a plus.