Vice President of Tax

GoodFinch is an ESG-focused investment adviser that was founded by a team of clean-energy veterans who have been instrumental in fostering growth within the residential solar industry. By utilizing the founders’ vast expertise, the GoodFinch platform was launched with the goal of targeting successful and sustainable home improvement fixed income assets centered on residential solar loans.

Renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy source in the United States, and as such, the leadership of GoodFinch is committed to supporting the continuous high performance of residential solar loans. These borrowers are thoughtful homeowners who are making a conscious choice to invest in solar to reduce their carbon footprint, while saving money and improving their homes.

If you have an unstoppable desire to make a meaningful impact on our planet and help mission-driven businesses and consumers achieve a more sustainable future, join us.

Summary:

GoodFinch is an SEC registered investment manager that has raised over $1B in assets under management to invest in clean energy assets through closed-ended private fund structures. The key principals were founders or executives of some of the leading American solar companies including Paramount Solar, Vivint Solar, SolarCity, DSD Renewables and GoodLeap.

GoodFinch is at the intersection of sustainability and financial innovation where we aim to deploy capital at a meaningful scale to address the climate crisis by investing in clean-energy assets, to do good for the planet while doing well for our investors. We are looking to expand on this strategy and grow our already strong team.

As part of our growth, we are looking for our first dedicated in-house tax professional. This position will play a key role in supporting the Director of Finance in areas of tax structuring and tax compliance for GoodFinch’s managed private funds. The role will be responsible for developing optimal tax structuring for complex investment transactions, manage tax compliance, tax reporting, and tax planning.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal and investment teams to determine optimal tax structuring for complex investment transactions to properly address various client considerations (onshore vs offshore); mitigate ECI and UBTI
• Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns for various GoodFinch Fund entities and Management Company and ensure all tax reporting deliverables and timelines are met
• Develop framework for preparing internal tax estimates and tax planning for GoodFinch managed funds and Management Company
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and tax reporting team at internal portfolio company

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• 5-7 years of tax experience in private and public accounting covering private equity or hedge fund clients with exposure to onshore/offshore clients, ECI and UBTI considerations
• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting and CPA required
• Prior experience managing tax compliance, planning, and reporting for complex organization
• Prior experience working with K1s, corporate federal and state returns, PFIC/subpart F income
• Prior experience with levered blocker structures
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
• Proficient in MS Office with expertise in MS Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Superb attention to detail and work ethic and self-starter who can take ownership of processes and projects
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting or individually as required
• Prior experience with securitizations, debt instruments, consumer loans, and other structured products preferred
• Comfort in working in fast-paced, changing environment and ability to adapt with changes in responsibilities

Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 per year (DOE)

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions:

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

If you are an extraordinary professional who thrives in a collaborative work culture and values a rewarding career, then we want to work with you!  Apply today!