Tax Accountant Lead, Tax Reporting and Compliance

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Tax Accountant Manager – Tax Reporting and Compliance to oversee key aspects of global tax reporting, compliance, and data governance within our Corporate Tax function. Based in India and reporting to a US based manager, this role will independently prepare and support tax provision processes, oversee compliance-related data workflows, and maintain internal controls across tax reporting processes.

This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams across global regions and requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a strategic understanding of corporate tax requirements in a multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Account Reconciliations

•Oversee and review account reconciliations for all Corporate Tax’s global accounts and functions.

•Ensure timely resolution of discrepancies and provide insights to senior leadership.

Tax Provision and Financial Statement Reporting

•Manage the preparation and review of reports that feed into tax provision workpapers and financial disclosures.

•Lead the quarterly roll-forward of tax reporting questionnaires, coordinating with global tax and finance teams.

•Support U.S. GAAP or IFRS reporting requirements, as applicable.

Tax Compliance

•Oversee preparation and review of the Intercompany Matrix and related compliance documentation.

•Ensure accuracy and timeliness of internal and external tax reports for advisor and auditor review.

•Support global tax return preparation processes through effective data management and reporting.

Tax Maintenance & Governance

•Maintain and communicate global tax department calendars, including due dates and filing obligations.

•Lead coordination and content preparation for global tax updates, meetings, and internal communications (e.g., org charts, regional commentary).

•Supervise the maintenance of internal databases for:

Tax attributes, permanent establishments (PEs), and registration numbers.

Intercompany transaction records and associated documentation.

Filing archives and audit-ready documentation across jurisdictions.

Leadership & Collaboration:

•Mentor junior tax analysts and support staff in India.

•Act as a liaison between global and regional tax teams, ensuring consistency in reporting and compliance practices.

•Identify process improvement opportunities and lead implementation of best practices for tax operations and automation.

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Qualifications and Preferred Experience:

•CA/CPA or equivalent qualification preferred; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

•4-6 years of relevant experience in corporate tax, reporting, or compliance within a multinational organization or Big 4 firm.

•Strong knowledge of indirect/direct tax compliance, tax provision processes, and financial reporting standards.

•Experience with ERP systems like SAP S/4 HANA and tax compliance tools (e.g., OneSource).

•Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines across time zones and lead cross-functional initiatives.

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support a U.S.-based manager and global team.

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Work Schedule:

•Flexible working hours with overlap to U.S. business hours to facilitate communication with the global tax team and U.S.-based manager.