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South Jersey Industries Renewable Tax Credit Compliance Lead in Mount Laurel, New Jersey
About Us
South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow.
At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.
Position Summary
The Tax Compliance Lead will manage the implementation of a tax credit compliance program for the company’s renewable energy projects. The role will include understanding the applicable requirements of the Inflation Reduction Act and developing a program to ensure project-level compliance in order maximize monetization of tax credits.
Essential Functions:
Developing the tax credit compliance program under the Inflation Reduction Act for SJIEE and implementing the program across all of the organization’s renewable energy projects.
Establishing and monitoring processes to ensure the company is generating the maximum available credits from the planning phase to the operations phase of each project, including adherence to prevailing wage & apprenticeship requirements under the IRA and any available adders.
Managing the day-to-day compliance tasks to be carried out by cross-functional teams of internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinating all documentation required by consultants, including financial documents needed for cost-segregation reports, valuations, and tax eligibility memos, as well as documentation required for counterparty due diligence and insurance underwriting.
Working with the business leaders and the enterprise risk team to identify, assess and mitigate risks and develop preventive measures from a compliance perspective.
Providing resource support to team leaders as they design and implement controls in their processes to support the overall tax credit compliance program.
Tracking and reporting on status of credit generation and monetization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret and apply complicated documents and policies with appropriate guidance.
Experience with developing and implementing business processes, experience specific to compliance function preferred.
Foundational accounting or financial reporting experience a plus.
Ability to organize and manage large volumes of information and documents.
Superior communication (written/verbal), presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
Highly motivated, takes initiative, and has a desire to drive process improvement.
Ability to learn quickly and work well under pressure with appropriate attention to detail.
Strong desire to create something and build a program from the ground-up.
Possess a working knowledge of the renewable energy industry.
Qualifications
Required Background:
Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience or,
Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience
Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Explore the Possibilities
South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day.
Benefits Package Overview
SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include:
Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k), with generous company match
Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship.
SJI, an energy infrastructure holding company based in Folsom, NJ, delivers energy services to customers through two primary subsidiaries: SJI Utilities (SJIU) and SJI Energy Enterprises (SJIEE). SJIU houses the company’s regulated natural gas utility operations, delivering safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to more than 700,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across New Jersey via its South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas subsidiaries. SJIEE houses the company’s non-utility operations primarily focused on clean energy development and decarbonization via renewable energy production and energy management activities. Visit sjindustries.com for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.