Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.
Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Title: Tax Manager – Infrastructure Tax Compliance
Basic Function: As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Tax Manager to join our Finance team. Under the direction of the Head of Tax, the Tax Manager will manage overall tax compliance, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws, as well as supervise the tax reporting and control functions, using both internal and external resources and service providers.
This role requires strong experience in capital‑intensive infrastructure businesses (data centers or renewable energy) and will partner closely with Accounting, Capital Markets, Legal, Procurement, and Operations, as well as act as a key point of contact for external tax advisors and auditors.
Responsibilities:
US Direct Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Develop and maintain appropriate documentation for preparation of corporate income tax returns, estimated tax calculations and other filings
- Ensure timely processing of all tax payments, including quarterly Federal estimated payments
- Coordinate and facilitate preparation and review of HLBV and tax reporting with 3rd party independent accountants.
- Oversee the income tax provision footnote and related disclosures for inclusion in financial statements, ensuring compliance with ASC 740 and applicable GAAP and IFRS requirements
- Develop, maintain and document strong tax controls and Sarbanes Oxley compliant procedures and processes to minimize global tax risks
- Support US tax audits and notices in coordination with advisors
US Indirect Tax – Sales & Use Tax
- Own sales and use tax compliance across multiple US states, including:
- Registration and filings
- Review of taxability of colocation, hosting, managed services, and connectivity services
- Ensure correct tax treatment of:
- Capital equipment purchases (servers, cooling, power infrastructure)
- Construction projects and contractor invoices
- Manage exemption certificates and resale claims where applicable
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA or equivalent preferred
- 6–10+ years of US tax experience, with at least:
- 3–5 years in corporate tax compliance
- Hands‑on experience supporting capital‑intensive businesses (data centers, renewable energy, telecom, or infrastructure)
Preferred
- Experience in data centers, renewable energy, telecom, or large infrastructure companies
- Deep knowledge of corporate taxation, partnership taxation and tax reporting
- Experience working with Big 4 or large multinational organizations
Base : 140000-170000
The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our team. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus, a long-term incentive plan aligned with our ownership mindset, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.
Our Health & Wellness Benefits
At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.
Top Skills
What We Do
SoftBank Group Chairman Masayoshi Son started SB Energy to deploy renewable energy at the scale required to combat climate change. Today, SB Energy is a leading Climate Infrastructure and Technology Platform headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and backed by SoftBank Group Corp and funds managed by the Infrastructure and Power strategy of Ares Management Corporation. SB Energy develops, constructs, and owns and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced renewable projects across the United States. Our experienced team and deep partnerships across development, financing, construction, and operations bring strong execution and innovation to each of our projects and have enabled SB Energy to rapidly scale. What makes SB Energy Unique? The combination of (1) Operating Assets, (2) Large and Growing Pipeline, (3) Investments in AI and Technology, and (4) Amazing Culture and Team. In less than three years, SB Energy finished development, financed, and commissioned 1.3GW of solar projects across California and Texas, with an additional 0.4GW expected on-line the first half of 2022. These projects have created 10,000+ direct and indirect jobs and will power 330,000+ homes when all 1.7GW is complete. SB Energy has also built a large development pipeline of solar and energy storage, enabling us to provide our customers with flexible renewable generation at scale. SB Energy deploys and invests in new technologies to make renewable energy more reliable and accessible, from our AI and digital capabilities to long-duration energy storage, such as iron-based battery company ESS, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) (www.essinc.com) SB Energy is committed to helping build strong, diverse, and inclusive teams and communities. Interested in working with a world-leading company building the renewable energy future? We look forward to connecting with you.
