Manager, Tax
American Water

Requisition ID: 107263

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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Do you have 7+ years of Tax Accounting experience within the Utility Industry? Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic, high-performing organization? Apply today for immediate consideration!

Primary Role

Responsible for the Regulatory Tax Department, defining and integrating tax strategies that align with the company's overall financial objectives. This role involves leading the department's analysis and operations, providing expert witness testimony in regulatory proceedings, and collaborating with Senior Management and other leaders across the organization to ensure alignment between tax strategies and business goals. Additionally, this role involves guiding the tax reporting and compliance teams, ensuring the company's regulatory tax affairs are effectively managed in support of broader corporate objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the performance of department staff, including interviewing, onboarding, conducting performance reviews, providing coaching and counseling, and supporting career development to drive continuous improvement in employee performance.
• Lead departmental efforts to research and interpret tax law, develop and implement corporate tax strategies, policies, and standard operating procedures to ensure ongoing compliance, manage risk exposure, optimize tax benefits, and minimize overall tax liability.
• Assist in preparing written testimony for rate case proceedings and other regulatory filings across the company.
• Provide rate case support and accounting considerations for the company and its subsidiaries, excluding payroll taxes.
• Prepare and review data requests related to rate cases and rate filings.
• Support tax accounting considerations and rate-making implications related to mergers, acquisitions, and other business initiatives, with a primary focus on regulatory impacts.
• Assist with tax compliance, tax accounting, and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrated success in working within a highly matrixed organization, with the ability to navigate complex structures and collaborate across departments.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure, especially during tax filing seasons and in response to business demands.
• Skilled in developing and implementing "Best Practice" processes to ensure maximum efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the tax function.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders, management, and external professionals.
• Excellent analytical, systemic, and problem-solving skills, including experience leading project teams or working independently to solve complex issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on initiative, knowledge sharing, team-building, and effective decision-making.
• Experience with SAP, PowerPlant, Hyperion, SharePoint, and tax compliance software is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of tax compliance, particularly in accounting for income taxes (ASC 740) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Experience in the utility industry with knowledge of regulatory accounting principles is preferred.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or advanced degree preferred.
• Certifications & Licenses: CPA preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years; four (4) years or more supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior public accounting, tax, corporate, multi-subsidiary company, and/or Utility experience a strong preference

Competencies

Develops Talent

Decision Quality

Drives Engagement

Plans, Aligns, & Directs

Prioritizes & Role Models Safety

Self-Awareness

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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