Xcel Energy

Tax Planning Consultant or Senior Tax Planning Consultant

Tax Planning Consultant or Senior Tax Planning Consultant
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LocationMinneapolis, MN
Salary$82,800-$135,200
On-site
Utilities

About This Job

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

This position is posted as a hierarchy at the Tax Planning Consultant or Senior Tax Planning Consultant level. Successful candidate(s) will be hired at the level that is commensurate with their skills and experience

Position Summary

Provide technical expertise and assistance in the areas of tax planning and defense in order to minimize the cost and financial impact of taxation.

Essential Responsibilities

Planning: Provide technical assistance related to the proactive identification and development of planning opportunities. Clearly and concisely communicate the tax and financial statement implications of these opportunities, including the available alternatives, to department management. Keep abreast of company and industry issues to identify tax opportunities and risks. Participate in the implementation, documentation and reporting aspects of tax planning strategies.
Technical Resource: Provide technical assistance related to current tax issues, proposed transactions, legislative developments, and defense. Direct or conduct research on tax matters. Analyze legislative proposals and provide input into tax policy development. Assist the Tax Reporting Group with tax research matters and the technical aspects of information requests from taxing authorities.
External Consultants: Assist in coordinating the activities of external consultants working on tax planning projects. Evaluate legal authority and cost vs. benefit analysis of proposed projects and recommend whether or not the project should be pursued. Ensure that the consultants are meeting the company's objectives in terms of quality, timing and completeness of the final deliverable. Assist consultants in identifying data sources and interfacing with non-tax company personnel. Assist the Tax Reporting group with the reporting aspects of implemented strategies.
Defense: Lead or assist in defending the company's tax positions before taxing authorities. Conduct research to support the company's position and evaluate alternative strategies. Lead or assist in negotiations with tax authorities, preparing protests and other issue resolution processes.
Regulatory Support: Support the Regulatory area by responding to information requests and determining proper application of tax and regulatory theory to tax issues raised in regulatory proceedings.
Industry and Professional Network: Develop contacts with peers at other utility and non-utility companies as a source of information to be used in developing recommended courses of action on tax issues important to the company.


Tax Planning Consultant Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Economics with advanced education/certification, such as a CPA, JD, or Masters in Business Taxation preferred.
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in progressive tax experience with significant involvement in energy industry tax matters preferred. Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 6-year minimum.


Salary Range: $82,800.00 to $117,600.00


Senior Tax Planning Consultant Minimum Requirements

Bachelor degree, accounting major, with advanced education/certification, such as a CPA, JD, or Masters in Business Taxation.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in progressive tax experience with significant involvement in energy industry tax matters preferred. Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 8-year minimum.


Salary Range: $95,200.00 to $135,200.00

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.


Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $82,800.00 to $135,200.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.


Deadline to Apply: 08/07/25

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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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