Manager, Indirect Tax

Fervo Energy

Indirect Tax Manager managing compliance and filings for geothermal power plants. Owning tax processes across a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction footprint in fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property tax, and exemption processes across multiple jurisdictions. Proficient in coordinating audits, ensuring SOX readiness, and leveraging automation tools to enhance efficiency in tax operations.

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Indirect Tax Compliance ManagementSales And Use Tax ExpertiseTax Engine ImplementationCPA Or CMI CertificationMulti-State Tax Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Indirect Tax FilingsUse Tax AccrualsTaxability DeterminationsAudit-Ready WorkpapersExemption Certificate ManagementRisk MitigationData AnalysisProcess DocumentationTax Compliance ProceduresContract Evaluation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsAttention To DetailCross-Functional CollaborationTime ManagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsTax EnginesVertexAvalaraExemption Certificate Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMI

Industry Keywords

Construction Tax ExposureDrilling Tax ExposureManufacturing ExemptionsEnergy SectorRenewable PowerInfrastructurePublic Company EnvironmentsSOX Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own or review sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts, and other transaction tax filings across multiple states, jurisdictions, and entities.
Manage use tax accrual processes, reconciliations, and self-assessment for equipment, materials, and contractor spend tied to drilling and construction activity.
Coordinate external compliance providers and own the completeness and accuracy of data provided to advisors and taxing authorities.
Oversee taxability and exemption determinations, including manufacturing, resale, and energy-related exemptions relevant to geothermal development and power generation.
Manage exemption certificate processes, vendor and customer documentation, and direct-pay permits where applicable.
Evaluate indirect tax implications of contracts, projects, and new operating jurisdictions, providing practical guidance and risk mitigation early.
Manage indirect tax audits, notices, and refund and recovery opportunities through resolution, coordinating with external advisors as needed.
Build and maintain desktop procedures, process narratives, and control documentation for indirect tax workstreams embedded in recurring workpapers.
Support SOX readiness and external audit, managing indirect tax PBCs, auditor questions, and review comments.
Identify automation and standardization opportunities, including tax engine, ERP, and exemption certificate management tools, to reduce manual effort and rework.
Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Supply Chain, Commercial, and FP&A to assess transaction tax impacts of purchasing decisions, project structures, and entity expansion.
Support indirect tax forecasting and cash impact analysis that informs project budgets and operational decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
7+ years of progressive indirect tax experience across sales and use and/or property tax, in public accounting, industry, or a combination
Strong knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax concepts and the ability to research, document, and defend taxability and exemption positions.
Experience preparing or reviewing indirect tax filings, use tax accruals, and audit-ready workpapers.
Experience working across multiple entities and jurisdictions, including use tax self-assessment on capital and contractor spend.
Strong analytical skills and comfort with complex agreements, ERP data, and supporting documentation.
High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple high-priority matters under tight filing deadlines, partnering cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
CPA or CMI strongly preferred.
Big Four, national indirect tax, or large-industry tax department experience.
Experience with construction, drilling, manufacturing, or capital-project indirect tax exposure and exemptions.
Experience implementing or operating tax engines (e.g., Vertex, Avalara), ERP tax configuration, or exemption certificate management tools.
Experience in energy, renewable power, infrastructure, or high-growth, multi-entity public-company environments.
SOX readiness or process documentation experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements