Antora Energy · 2 hours ago
Head of Tax
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$204K/yr - $245K/yr
10+ years expAntora is a company that builds and deploys thermal batteries to power industrial operations with low-cost energy. As the Head of Tax, you will lead the tax strategy and compliance efforts, working closely with leadership to optimize tax efficiency and ensure accurate filings as the company scales.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Develop and implement tax strategy for deploying Antora’s thermal batteries through (typically co-owned) energy project companies, in close collaboration with the Legal team
Ensure operational tax compliance and closely collaborate with leadership, Legal, and Commercial for entity structuring, project company contracts, and transactions
Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of tax-compliant entity contracts in coordination with the Legal team, particularly regarding transfer pricing and contract compliance
Monitor regulatory changes and emerging tax trends, assessing operational impacts and collaborating with Legal on formal interpretation and risk analysis
Provide specialized tax compliance, structuring and filing support for transactions involving clean energy tax incentives
Proactively recommend compliant tax efficiency strategies to improve processes, reduce costs, and optimize tax liabilities for the company and its shareholders
Ensure timely and accurate documentation and filings in compliance with tax laws, particularly concerning clean energy tax credit transactions
Maintain capital accounts in accordance with U.S. tax rules, including tax oversight for cash contributions and distributions
Monitor the tax calendar, prepare all required tax filings, and coordinate inputs from external advisors
Prepare for and manage federal, state, and local tax audits, in close collaboration with external advisors and Legal
Partner with Legal to assess, analyze, and document applicable and available state and local clean energy incentives, their financial impact, and differentiating benefits
Provide support for U.S. and foreign research and development (R&D) credit calculations
Identify and apply for relevant tax exemptions and abatements
Lead comprehensive tax due diligence for investments, strategic transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
Partner with Legal and HR to design tax-efficient equity plans that maximize employee benefit while minimizing risk to the company
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 10 years progressive experience in tax strategy and execution
At least 4 years of tax leadership experience in a renewable energy or battery storage business (either directly or through a nationally recognized tax advisory firm). Start-up and scaling experience preferred
Strong academic and vocational foundation in tax and finance, documented by a valid CPA, Master's Degree in Taxation or tax law degree
Deep technical knowledge of federal, state, and international tax laws, particular those that impact renewable energy or battery storage projects
Proven hands-on experience in renewable energy taxation, project finance, and related areas
Experience navigating cross-border tax structuring and compliance related to energy, manufacturing, or intellectual property
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for simplifying complex tax information to address a wide array stakeholders
Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills demonstrated by exceptional experiences navigating complex tax situations
Proven ability to align tax strategies with broader business objectives and the company's long-term mission
Strong reputation for work effectively in leadership and hands-on capacities with internal and external partners
Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated expertise in implementing tax technology solutions, process automation and deploying AI to efficiently handle compliance at scale
Benefits
Equity compensation in the form of stock options
A premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance
A 401K plan with employer contributions
Flexible spending accounts
An industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance
Paid volunteer time off
Company
Antora Energy
Antora Energy is electrifying heavy industry with thermal energy storage for zero-carbon heat and power.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$219.96MKey Investors
ARPA-EDecarbonization PartnersCalifornia Energy Commission
2024-06-25Grant· $14.5M
2024-02-22Series B· $150M
2023-11-15Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Andrew Ponec
Co-founder and CEO
D
David Bierman
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
Recent News
Cleantech Open
2025-12-29
2025-11-12
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