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Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America.

We are known for putting community partnerships first, and are the only renewable energy company in the U.S. that owns and operates all of its solar ranches and has a 100% track record for successful delivery.

• We have the largest utility scale agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under Regenerative Energy®, our nationally recognized holistic approach to project design, construction, and land management. Our model incorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land management practices to restore livelihoods and soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.

Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we are able to help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint with a direct investment in building new solar projects while also helping bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.

By joining Silicon Ranch, you will be joining a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who have proven time and again that it is indeed possible to not only "make solar do more", but to make the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy that benefits people right where it comes from a tangible, measurable, and replicable reality.

Silicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Job Description

Position: Director of Tax

Location: Nashville, TN

Overview: The Tax Director is responsible for leading the company's tax strategy, compliance, and reporting across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. This role oversees direct and indirect tax matters, ensures compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations, and supports the company's growth through effective tax planning related to project development, financing, and operations. The Tax Director works closely with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Project Finance, Business Development and external advisors to manage tax risk and optimize tax outcomes.

Main Responsibilities

Tax Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute tax strategies aligned with the company's business objectives and growth initiatives
• Provide tax leadership and planning support for renewable energy projects, including structuring related to tax equity, partnerships, joint ventures, and acquisitions
• Own the federal cash forecast and report to leadership on forecast to actuals
• Advise on federal renewable energy incentives, including Investment Tax Credits (ITC), transferability, and related compliance requirements
• Monitor and assess tax law changes impacting the renewable energy industry and advise senior leadership accordingly

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee all federal, state, and local tax compliance, including income tax, franchise tax, sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect taxes
• Review and approve income tax provisions and related disclosures for financial reporting purposes
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns and payments
• Maintain oversight of tax accounting positions and documentation

Audit Management & Risk Oversight

• Lead and manage tax audits and examinations, including coordination with external advisors and tax authorities
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks across the organization
• Establish and maintain internal controls related to tax compliance and reporting

Digital Transformation & Technology Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead the digital transformation of the tax function, including assessment, selection, and implementation of tax technology solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Build and own the tax technology roadmap, aligning tax systems and tools with business growth, renewable project pipelines, and evolving regulatory requirements
• Drive automation of tax processes, including data ingestion, return preparation, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting, reducing reliance on manual spreadsheets
• Partner with IT, Accounting, Treasury, and external vendors to integrate tax systems with ERP platforms and other financial systems
• Oversee implementation and optimization of income tax provision, compliance, and indirect tax systems, ensuring appropriate controls and auditability
• Leverage data analytics and reporting tools to improve tax forecasting, credit utilization tracking, audit readiness, and management reporting
• Ensure tax systems and processes support renewable energy incentive tracking, including ITC qualification, transferability, and related documentation
• Lead change management efforts related to tax technology initiatives, including user training, documentation, and adoption across the organization
• Continuously evaluate emerging tax technologies and digital solutions to enhance the effectiveness, transparency, and resilience of the tax function

Cross-Functional & Leadership Responsibilities

• Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Project Finance, Development, and Operations teams to support business initiatives and ensure proper tax treatment
• Provide tax guidance for purchase contracts, construction contracts, and financing arrangements.
• Build, mentor, and lead internal tax personnel, fostering professional development and best practices
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, and auditor

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA license required

Experience: 10+ years of work experience, public accounting experience preferred with the following:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax principles
• Experience with renewable energy taxation, tax credits, and partnership structures
• Proven experience managing tax compliance, planning, and audits
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills

Our interview process:

A typical interview process at Silicon Ranch might include the below stages. Please note that we may make changes to these steps as needed, and details will be provided to you early on in the process.

1. Introductory Interview with our recruiter
2. Hiring Manager Interview to dive into technical skills and behavioral questions
3. Panel Interview to assess cross-functional skills and dive deeper into technical skills
4. Executive Interview to answer high-level questions about SRC and the team