Primergy is a developer, owner, and operator specializing in utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects across the United States. The company manages a significant portfolio of operational and development-stage projects across major energy markets, including ERCOT, MISO, PJM, CAISO, WECC, and SERC. With a diverse and talented team bringing decades of expertise in renewable energy project development, financing, construction, and operations, Primergy leads the industry in delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions. Primergy is a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and is the primary investment platform for Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners' solar and solar plus energy storage activities in North America.

Primergy is growing our small, experienced team to manage the significant growth in our business. We offer a fun, entrepreneurial culture, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with an experienced, achievement-oriented team.

 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sr. Manager, Tax will lead and coordinate the company’s overall tax function, reporting to the Controller. This role is responsible for overseeing all federal, state, and indirect tax compliance activities while managing the workflow between accounting staff and external tax preparers/consultants. The Sr. Manager ensures timely and accurate preparation of tax returns, quarterly estimates, partnership reporting (including tax equity and HLBV), and multistate requirements. They will guide cross functional teams, organize external resources, and provide structured oversight to support business planning, project modeling, and transactional activity. The position will also drive process improvements to strengthen in-house tax capabilities and maintain strong governance across all tax processes.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Incorporating support and input from our external tax advisors and preparers the role will include:

  • Coordinate and oversee external tax consultants/preparers and accounting team in the preparatory work and workpapers to ensure satisfactory and timely filing of federal and state tax returns.
  • Manage the preparation of quarterly estimates in support of partner requirements.
  • Manage the preparation and delivery of tax equity partnership tax reporting
  • Support the review and preparation of partnership tracking models and HLBV
  • Excel as SME for tax matters as they relate to business insight and project modeling, coordinating external resources to support the research
  • Advise management on potential tax issues and opportunities.
  • Oversee and ensure all indirect tax processes and filings including sales/use, personal and real property, 1099, unclaimed property and PILOT taxes.
  • Identify and resolve technical tax issues.
  • Support the business in recognition and application of multi-state tax opportunities and requirements
  • Apply best practice process improvements in the development of the in-house tax function.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • CPA required; Big4 experience strongly preferred
  • Proficient in complex partnership concepts including allocations and HLBV reporting
  • Minimum 8 years tax experience (federal, state, local, etc).
  • Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Solar or other renewable energy experience is strongly preferred
  • Experience with financial modeling and Investment Tax Credit processes is preferred
  • Experience in M&A transactions

SKILLSET

  • Honesty and integrity.
  • Resourceful and accomplished research skills ‐ ability to effectively utilize publicly available materials.
  • Ability to succinctly communicate and summarize complex issues into actionable deliverables.
  • Driven, resourceful and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment.
  • Rigorous attention to detail, work ethic, personal responsibility, work product ownership, and organizational skills
  • Requires intimate knowledge of the power and renewable energy market dynamics. Preference for renewable experience in U.S. competitive wholesale electricity markets.
  • Requires the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy.
  • Commercial mindset, strong prioritization, communication, and organizational skills are required.
  • Ability to quickly step into new tasks and adapt to new circumstances in a dynamic environment.

Primergy is committed to cultivating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We understand that individuals from historically underrepresented groups — including women and people of color — may hesitate to apply if they don't meet 100% of the listed qualification. If this role aligns with your interests and career goals, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria.