Regional Tax Manager

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Job Description

About Fluence

Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and digital applications for renewables and storage. The company has more than 3.4 GW of energy storage deployed or contracted in 29 markets globally, and more than 4.5 GW of wind, solar, and storage assets optimized or contracted in Australia and California. Through our products, services and AI-enabled Fluence IQ platform, Fluence is helping customers around the world drive more resilient electric grids and a more sustainable future. To learn more about Fluence, please visit: fluenceenergy.com

About The Position

The Regional Tax Manager will be a member of the APAC Finance team and will report directly to the APAC Tax Director and work in close collaboration with the APAC Finance and Global Tax teams. This role will be responsible for all tax related matters for Fluence Philippines, Taiwan and Japan and provide support to APAC tax functions for regional projects / initiatives as directed by the Senior Tax Director - APAC.

We Are Looking For a Motivated Regional Tax Professional With Knowledge Of a Variety Of Tax Types Across APAC. As The APAC Tax Manager, You Will Handle The Following Key Areas

• Tax Compliance – Lead completion of tax compliance needs for Philippines, Taiwan, Japan - must have scope to expand to other jurisdictions within 12 months.
• Tax Advocacy - Manage tax audits and assessments, including tax cases filed in the Tax Courts.
• Tax Risk Management - Manage tax risks and take advantage of tax opportunities. This includes promoting tax awareness, initiating continued improvements to internal controls over processes with tax impact and providing timely tax advice on an ad-hoc basis.
• Other Regional Tax support – Provide support to APAC tax functions and on all tax related matters for regional projects / initiatives, as needed, including monitoring of legislative and regulatory tax law developments, US income tax provisioning process
• Controllership support for Philippines – extend support to Philippine finance lead on controllership function for Philippines
  
  

Required Skills

• Minimum of ten (10) years tax experience, either as a tax professional in a Big 4 tax department or a corporate tax department in an MNC, has international tax exposure
• Business or equivalent University degree with a concentration in finance/accounting
• Certified Public Accountant with actual experience in dealing with tax authorities.
• Strong team player demonstrating maximum flexibility
• Ability to thrive in a performance-focused and results-oriented environment
• Must have advanced knowledge of excel and the ability and curiosity to analyze and filter data.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  
  

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Knowledge of US GAAP including ASC 740.
• Understanding of transfer pricing principles.
• Knowledge of SAP4/HANA a big advantage.
• Energy or energy storage business knowledge is an advantage
• Ideally high energy, proactive, solutions-oriented contributor, possessing an intellectual curiosity and a “hunger for knowledge.”
  
  

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.

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