Director of Tax

Crusoe Energy is on a mission to unlock value in stranded energy resources through the power of computation.

Take a look at what we do! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlt8k71Quqw 

We aim to align the long-term interests of the climate with the future of global computing infrastructure. As data centers consume an exponentially growing power footprint to deliver technology to all connected devices, we are inspired by making sure that the energy meeting that demand is sourced in an environmentally responsible fashion. Crusoe co-locates mobile data centers with stranded energy resources, like flare gas and underloaded renewables, to deliver low-cost, carbon-negative distributed computing solutions. Crusoe Cloud is a managed cloud services platform powered by stranded energy that enables climate-friendly innovation in computationally intensive fields including artificial intelligence, graphics rendering and computational biology.

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About This Role:

Crusoe Energy is looking for a Tax Director to lead and direct the Company’s tax department. The role reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and is designed to work closely with the Controller to report all aspects of tax compliance, planning and reporting. The Director/Sr Manager will manage IRS, state and local, and foreign income tax audits and examinations. The role will be responsible for the tax compliance and planning for income taxes for the Company’s U.S. and international operations and for the preparation of the income tax provisions for Crusoe’s operations.

A Day In The Life:

• Responsible for determination and reporting for all aspects of tax compliance and planning and assist with financial statement reporting and footnote disclosures 

• Work with the Company’s external tax consultants to manage multiple tax compliance engagements to accomplish the timely review and completion of corporate income tax returns for various entities.

• Works closely with the Company’s external auditors with respect to the Company’s tax provision processes

• Serves as a primary interface within the Company’s accounting department with respect to tax related matters.

• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting estimated payments for income taxes for the Company’s operations

• Provide tax advice and assist with planning ideas across various functional groups including legal, operations, business development and finance

• Provides support for federal, state and foreign income tax audits and examinations

• Works closely with the accounting team to establish and implement processes and procedures to meet departmental internal controls requirements

• Identify and drive process improvement projects within the corporate tax function

You Will Thrive in this Role if:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required, with preference for a graduate tax degree (MST, MBA or LLM) and/or JD

• Professional Certification (e.g., Certified Public Accountant and/or other relevant designation) desirable

• Ten to fifteen years of total accounting and tax experience, with tax experience with a large public accounting firm or large corporate organization preferred.

• Possession of well-developed tax technical expertise in all types of taxes and the ability to effectively address and manage complex matters involving past, present and future considerations and consequences

• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills and the ability to identify issues and develop and implement practical solutions.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment

• Ability to research, assess, and explain tax concepts and issues especially to non-tax personnel

• International tax experience preferred

Benefits: 

• Industry competitive pay

• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

• Employer contributions to HSA accounts 

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability 

• Teladoc 

• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement

• Subscription to the Calm app

• MetLife Legal

• Company paid commuter benefit; $50 per pay period

Compensation Range:

Compensation will be paid in the range of $190,000 - $230,000. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This role is eligible for a company performance bonus.

Crusoe Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.