About DESRI
DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 13.6 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 87 renewable energy projects in 25 states. DESRI is run by a dynamic team with offices located at New York, Denver, Houston, Portland and Hyderabad (India).
About the role
We are looking for a resourceful and driven professional to join DESRI, based out of the firm’s Hyderabad, India office. The successful candidate will be a part of a small, inclusive, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI’s portfolio of wind, solar and battery projects in an agile environment that values collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and attention to detail.
What you'll do
In this role, you’ll primarily oversee and manage tax compliance for existing and new renewable projects located across multiple states in the U.S. and corporate entities. You will also be expected to support and manage the tax team in indirect tax modeling and various forms of accounting, management, and investor reporting, including partnership accounting, hypothetical liquidation at book value (HLBV) modeling, yield tracking, and budget versus actual analysis. To perform this role, you’ll liaise with U.S. and Hyderabad-based deal team members, asset managers, treasury, tax team, external consultants and tax authorities for various tax related matters. You’ll be responsible for initiating periodic state tax payments and addressing tax notices. In addition to this, you’ll work on initiatives related to establishing, standardizing, optimizing and documenting tax processes, workflows and controls.
Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 3 - 5 years of experience.
- Candidates should possess exceptional attention to detail and the ability to take initiative with limited direction and guidance.
- Candidates should possess excellent written and spoken communication skills, and an ability to work independently with limited direction and guidance.
- Preferred experience in US Taxation (direct or indirect).
Skills Required
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- 3 to 5 years of professional experience
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to take initiative with limited direction and guidance
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to work independently with limited direction and guidance
- Experience in U.S. taxation, direct or indirect
What We Do
DESRI is a leading renewable energy company that develops, owns, and operates utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects throughout the United States. As long-term owners, we’re focused on creating value throughout all stages of a project’s life cycle, including development, construction, financing, and operations. Today, DESRI stands at the forefront of renewable energy, specializing in utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects across the U.S. DESRI is committed to adding value at every project stage, from development to operations. We’ve built a diversified portfolio across 22 states with over 11 GW of generation capacity, enough to power nearly 2 million homes. DESRI has offices in New York City, Denver, and Hyderabad and we have grown to nearly 300 employees globally.
