Tax Strategy and Planning Manager

NiSource

. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including tax, finance, legal, and business development, to ensure alignment of tax planning strategies and deal execution.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,500 - $170,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including tax, finance, legal, and business development, to ensure alignment of tax planning strategies and deal execution.
Advise on the tax implications of new business initiatives, including infrastructure development and energy-related projects.
Conduct technical tax research and prepare memoranda and supporting documentation on complex tax issues.
Review and provide guidance on tax-related provisions in commercial contracts, particularly those involving data center development, energy procurement, and regulated entities.
Monitor and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory developments on the company’s tax position and strategy.
Support tax analysis for acquisitions, transfers, divestments, and other complex transactions, including structuring and risk evaluation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting or equivalent
At least 5 years of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience at a publicly traded company
Strong analytical, technical, and research skills.
Skilled in drafting clear and persuasive technical memos and presentations for both tax professionals and business stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership and deliver accurate, timely results.
Effective communicator with the ability to tailor messaging for senior leadership, as well as train and support staff and business partners.
Collaborative problem-solver with a track record of building consensus around tax solutions.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions
Treat others with respect and consideration.
Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax planningtechnical tax researchtax implications analysistax-related provisions reviewtax analysis for acquisitionsrisk evaluationinfrastructure developmentenergy-related projectscommercial contractsdata center development

Soft Skills

analytical skillstechnical skillsresearch skillsclear communicationpersuasive writingownershiptimely resultseffective communicationcollaborative problem-solvingorganizational skills

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)