Director of Tax

Summary: Management and oversight ofcompany’stax compliance, planning and accounting for income taxes.

Reporting to the CFO, the role serves as a key financial leader supporting the company’sdecarbonization initiatives.

The successful candidate will provide tax leadership across all aspects of the organization, working with business units, service providers, and other tax professionals in carrying out responsibilities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement tax planning strategies tooptimizethe company’s effective tax rateand support strategic business initiatives.
• Serve as the lead tax representative onacross-functional 45Z clean fuel production tax credit team, ensuringaccuratereporting, compliance, &optimization of production tax credits
• Workwith cross-functional teams to assess and document eligibility,compliance and financial impacts of 45Z clean fuel production tax credits and other various renewable energy incentives
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, Commercial and Sustainability team members
• Responsible for accounting for income taxes under ASC 740 including calculation of current and deferred tax provisions and coordination of related financial statement disclosures.
• Oversee preparation and completion of federal andstateincome tax returns including all related analysis and support.
• Managesalesandusetaxand property tax compliance functions.
• Coordinate responses as necessary for audits of federal andstateincome tax andstateand local filings.
• Serve as a key advisor to the CFO and executive team on tax matters affecting the company’s strategic direction.
• Work cross functionallywithoperationsmanagement and accounting staff on tax matters.
• Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place over accounting for income taxes.
• Departmental liaison with IT staff on technical matters relating to tax applications.
• Assist the Treasurer with estimating andmonitoringannual cash taxes andtax planningmattersasrequired.
• Supervise and develop professional staffto enhance technicalexpertiseand business acumen.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting.
  
  Master’s Degree in Business Taxation preferred.
• JD and/or CPA preferred.
• Ten years of related experience with at least 5 years in a public accounting firm orcomparablerole in a corporate organization.
• Experience with ERP systems, income tax accounting, motorfuelstaxes, property taxes, sale and use taxes preferred.
• Tax return and/or tax provision software experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem analysis and resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Musthave a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
• Ability to work with urgency and deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize different requests.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel as needed

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

Green Plains does not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:

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