Tax Planning Manager

Job Posting End Date

01-05-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Manage federal, state, local and international tax planning and analysis activities for the AEP System. Activities include transaction analysis, tax entity structuring, project due diligence, merger and acquisition planning, and business unit project planning. Provide guidance to internal customers on legislative, regulatory and forecasting efforts, assures tax planning implementation through compliance reviews and assists with federal and state audit defense.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

- Manage the tax research and planning aspects of merger, acquisition and disposition transactions including due diligence, financial analysis and entity structuring along with the coordination of outside service providers.

- Manage the day-to-day tax planning projects for business unit transactions.

- Coordinate with all areas of the tax organization to assure seamless implementation of tax planning strategies.

- Contribute to departmental internal controls and service quality through research, risk analysis, documentation and targeted tax compliance reviews.

- Provide input concerning risk analysis surrounding uncertain tax positions and audit defense efforts with respect to tax positions claimed on tax returns.

- Support federal, state & local tax legislation efforts.

- Support departmental regulatory processes through analysis and testimony related to tax planning projects.

- Monitor and report on AEP’s state and local tax posture and related compliance requirements.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in business from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Tax Planning Manager: (Grade 9)

- Six (6) years of tax experience to include management of domestic and/or international planning, compliance, and audit work.

Tax Planning Manager: (Grade 10)

- Eight (8) years of tax experience to include management of domestic and/or international planning, compliance, and audit work.

- Two (2) years direct supervisory experience.

License/Certifications:

- CPA, CMA, CIA, or Law Degree preferred

Where You'll Work:

- On-Site in AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH

What You'll Get:

- Base salary ranging from $112,869 - $172,333

- Short-term incentive

- Long-term incentive with Grade 10

- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401K

- AEP pension

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

Compensation Range:

$112,869.00 - $146,730.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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