What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Research Principal position at PG&E Corporation?
Requisition ID # 145775
Job Category: Accounting / Finance
Job Level: Manager/Principal
Business Unit: Finance
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview
The Tax Department provides oversight on the interpretation of policies, reporting requirements, rules and regulations for the team is responsible for the preparation of federal and state income tax returns, tax accounting and forecasts, as well as the provision of tax technical support for corporate transactions and regulatory filings.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
A reasonable salary range is:
California Minimum: $128,000
California Maximum: $218,000
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and based on business needs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Research and document defensible conclusions and positions for the tax return, audit, regulatory filings, and ASC 740 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes taking into account the relevant tax authorities and the unique issues facing regulated utilities.
- Monitor, evaluate, document, and communicate the impact on PG&E of proposed or enacted changes in federal, state and local tax laws.
- Demonstrates an ability to validate a conclusion from different angles/approaches.
- Advise and provide analysis on federal, state and local tax aspects of significant transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, and financing, factoring in the regulatory overlay.
- Actively communicates complex tax issues and key activities to management.
- Provides guidance in the development of strategies using scenario modeling and/or financial analysis to improve the benefits to various stakeholders (i.e., shareholders, ratepayers, or both).
Requirements
Minimum:
- B.A. or B.S. degree (Accounting or Tax emphasis preferred); an advanced degree in accounting, tax or law is a plus
- 8 plus years of corporate tax experience in either public accounting or industry
