[Hiring] Vice President of Tax & Accounting @Zelestra

Role Description

The Vice President of Tax & Accounting is a strategic finance leader responsible for overseeing tax strategy, accounting operations, financial controlling, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) for Zelestra's U.S. business. This role ensures financial integrity, compliance with tax and other regulatory requirements, strong internal controls, and timely and accurate financial insights to support business decisions.

• The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in corporate and partnership taxation, including:
• Tax planning
• Compliance
• Transaction structuring
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting complex transactions within the renewable energy or infrastructure industry.
• Partner closely with executive leadership, global finance teams, and external advisors to drive financial performance, manage risk, and support long-term business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field required.
• CPA, MST, MBA, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting, taxation, and financial management, including significant leadership experience.
• Demonstrated expertise across corporate taxation, financial controlling, financial reporting, and FP&A.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial controls, corporate and partnership tax structures, and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of renewable energy tax credits, tax equity structures, project-level partnerships, and the tax implications of debt and other financing transactions.
• Experience with renewable energy, infrastructure, project finance, tax equity, or capital-intensive industries strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and complex financial transactions.
• Experience working within multinational organizations and collaborating with global finance teams preferred.
• Strong executive communication, analytical, problem-solving, and people leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing finance and accounting teams.

Requirements

• Lead U.S. federal, state, and local tax strategy, planning, compliance, and reporting for corporate and partnership entities.
• Oversee external tax advisors, tax filings, provisions, projections, and financial disclosures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and external advisors on tax equity transactions, structuring, negotiations, and renewable energy tax incentives.
• Provide tax guidance on M&A, due diligence, reorganizations, and restructuring activities.
• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and controlling functions to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, consolidations, and financial statement preparation.
• Establish strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS, as applicable.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, and performance analysis.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic investments, project development, and business decisions.
• Collaborate across Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Legal, and Finance to support financial and commercial initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance professionals while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• The anticipated starting base salary for this position is $250,000 annually, plus a competitive bonus structure.
• Flexibility to offer higher compensation based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with the role.
• Final compensation will be determined based on these factors.
• Zelestra offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Retirement savings benefits