Tax Director
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NextEra Energy is hiring a Tax Director. The Tax Director reports to the Executive Tax Director, supports tax planning, M&A and accounting for transactions, ensures compliance with federal and state tax laws, provides technical guidance, leads a team, and drives process improvements, automation, and technology enhancements within the tax function.
Key focus areas include Direct preparation, review, and filing of federal and state income tax returns, Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations, and Provide technical guidance on federal and state tax legislation.
Successful candidates bring High School Grad / GED, Bachelor's Or Equivalent Experience, and 10+ Years Experience. Important skills include Federal Income Taxation, State Income Taxation, Leadership Capabilities, Manage Complex Tax Matters, Process Improvements, and Automation. Preferred (not required): Compliance.
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Tax Director
Date: Jul 30, 2026
Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 95409
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
The Director will report to the Executive Tax Director, Tax Operations, and will also support Tax Planning, M&A and Tax Accounting related to transactions affecting the company and its subsidiaries, including regulated utilities, renewable energy projects, and energy infrastructure investments. The role requires deep technical expertise in federal and state income taxation, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage complex tax matters in a dynamic business environment while driving process improvements, automation, and technology-enabled solutions across the tax function.
Key Responsibilities
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Direct the preparation, review, and filing of federal and state income tax returns and related filings for NextEra Energy and its affiliated entities.
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Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local income tax laws and regulations.
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Ensure tax planning strategies are properly reported in the federal and state income tax returns
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Support tax planning and M&A teams related to transactions
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Provide technical guidance regarding federal and state tax legislation and emerging tax developments.
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Support tax controversy in providing information related to federal and state audits
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Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals responsible for compliance, reporting, and planning activities.
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Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and technology enhancements within the tax function.
Job Overview
Employees in this job develop, direct, plan and evaluate the organization's tax policy.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
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Advises and guides the organization on the tax aspects of planning, structuring, and executing transactions of all sizes
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Analyzes proposed restructuring and acquisition transactions
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Leads tax aspects of deal and project valuation modeling efforts, financings, and contract structuring
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Interprets complex statutory and regulatory actions relating to corporate and partnership transactions
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Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
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High School Grad / GED
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Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
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Experience:10+ years
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Supervisor/Management Experience:5+ years
Preferred Qualifications
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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Master's - Accounting / Finance
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LLM - Master of Laws
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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