
Specialized Tax Services - Energy Incentives & Credits Senior Manager
PwC · Houston, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $250,000 / year
- Houston, TX

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Job highlights
- Lead energy tax incentive projects for clients.
- Develop and refine tax processes for efficiency.
- Engage with senior clients to ensure success.
- Coach and motivate diverse teams.
- Utilize specialized tax and industry knowledge.
About the role
Specialized Tax Services - Energy Incentives & Credits Senior Manager
At PwC, our tax services professionals focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their tax positions.
In specialized tax services at PwC, you will focus on providing tax advice and solutions to clients in complex and niche areas of taxation. This includes areas such as accounting methods, fixed-assets, and research and development tax credits.
Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
Skills for Success
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Craft and convey clear, impactful, and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
- Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
- Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
- Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging, and uncertain situations.
- Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
- Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
- Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
- Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g., refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
The Opportunity
As part of the Energy Incentives team, you provide exceptional technical knowledge and specialization, industry insights, coupled with the One Firm knowledge that brings everything PwC offers to solve our clients' needs. As a Senior Manager, you lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a senior level to drive project success. You are also responsible for building trust with multi-level teams and stakeholders through open and honest conversation, motivating and coaching teams to solve complex problems.
Responsibilities
- Lead major projects and confirm their successful execution.
- Develop and refine processes to improve efficiency.
- Uphold exceptional standards of operational excellence.
- Engage with clients at a senior level to confirm project success.
- Foster trust with diverse teams and stakeholders through open communication.
- Inspire and guide teams to solve intricate problems.
- Utilize specialized technical knowledge and industry insights.
- Achieve results by leveraging the firm's broad service offerings.
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- 6 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- One of the following: CPA, Member of State Bar, Enrolled Agent, Masters – Engineering, Professional Engineer
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation, Engineering, Sustainable Resource Management, Environmental Health/Engineering, Computer and Information Science preferred
- Basic accounting knowledge (tax accounting preferred)
- Knowledge of engineering or sustainability projects
- Understanding of Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPs Act of 2022
- Understanding of fixed asset tax depreciation methods
- Identifying between personal and real property
- Project management skills
- Communicating key propositions
- Building and utilizing networks of client relationships
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $335,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry-level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
Fair Chance Ordinance Information
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
Key skills/competency
- Tax Planning
- Tax Compliance
- Tax Strategy
- Energy Incentives
- Tax Credits
- Inflation Reduction Act
- CHIPS Act
- Fixed Assets
- Accounting Methods
- Project Management
Skills & topics
- Tax Senior Manager
- Tax Consulting
- Energy Tax Incentives
- Tax Credits
- Inflation Reduction Act
- CHIPS Act
- Fixed Assets
- Tax Accounting
- Project Management
- PwC
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in energy tax incentives, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPs Act. Quantify achievements with project management skills.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your strategic advisory skills and ability to lead complex tax projects. Mention your understanding of specialized tax services.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with tax accounting, fixed assets, and engineering/sustainability projects. Showcase your leadership and client-facing abilities.
- Network within PwC: Connect with tax professionals on LinkedIn to gain insights into the firm's culture and specific team dynamics for energy incentives.
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Frequently asked questions
- What specific tax knowledge is most crucial for the Senior Manager, Specialized Tax Services role at PwC?
- For the Senior Manager, Specialized Tax Services - Energy Incentives role at PwC, deep knowledge of tax accounting, fixed asset depreciation methods, and a strong understanding of the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPs Act are critical. Familiarity with identifying personal vs. real property and experience with engineering or sustainability projects are also highly valued.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Manager in PwC's Specialized Tax Services - Energy Incentives team?
- As a Senior Manager in this role at PwC, you will lead major energy tax incentive projects, develop and refine processes for efficiency, and maintain operational excellence. You will engage with senior-level clients, foster trust with diverse teams through open communication, and inspire teams to solve complex tax challenges using specialized technical knowledge and industry insights.
- What qualifications or certifications are preferred for this Senior Manager position at PwC?
- While a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience are required, PwC prefers candidates who hold a CPA, are a Member of the State Bar, or an Enrolled Agent. A Master's in Engineering or Professional Engineer designation is also highly regarded. A Bachelor's in Accounting, Taxation, Engineering, or related fields is preferred.
- How does PwC approach candidates with arrest or conviction records for this Senior Manager role in California?
- PwC adheres to applicable Fair Chance Ordinances in California. For qualified applicants impacted by these laws, arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with legal requirements. PwC thoughtfully evaluates these factors to ensure a secure and trusted workplace.
- What is the expected travel commitment for the Specialized Tax Services - Energy Incentives Senior Manager at PwC?
- The expected travel requirement for this role is up to 20%. This allows for client engagement and project oversight while maintaining a balance with other responsibilities.
- Does PwC sponsor H-1B visas for this Senior Manager position?
- PwC generally does not intend to hire candidates who will require H-1B sponsorship, either now or in the future, except as specifically outlined in their H-1B Lottery Policy, which can be found on their website.