Tax Analyst Senior (Finance)

ALLETE is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, on beautiful Lake Superior, and has operations throughout the United States. We invest in energy-centric businesses and transmission infrastructure. Our companies include clean-energy producers and developers, and regulated utilities that already deliver more than 50% renewable energy. Each of our businesses—Minnesota Power; Superior Water, Light & Power; ALLETE Clean Energy; New Energy Equity; ALLETE Renewable Resources; and BNI Energy—plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE's sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

ALLETE is seeking a Tax Analyst Senior to join its Finance-Tax department to offer leadership and guidance, along with advanced technical expertise in tax, accounting, or analysis. This role will be responsible for analyzing financial data to support tax planning and compliance efforts, as well as ensuring accurate and timely reporting of tax-related financial information. When you join ALLETE's Finance-Tax team as a Tax Analyst Senior, you will lead or participate in tax-related projects, such as system implementations or process improvements. Additionally, you will collaborate with other departments to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compile, evaluate, and interpret tax, accounting, and financial data; generate reports and processes for ALLETE and its affiliates.
• Adhere to accounting standards to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, as well as government and company regulations.
• Participate in the design, implementation, maintenance, and documentation of new and/or existing accounting or financial planning systems.
• Provide accounting, analytical, or regulatory support for regulated and non-regulated business entities and affiliates.
• Act as a team member for corporate and business unit tax/financial strategy planning projects.
• Offer leadership and technical expertise to due diligence teams, aiding in the execution of business unit and corporate strategic initiatives.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Degree in accounting or finance is strongly preferred, but an equivalent degree with applicable accounting course work may be considered.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Seven years or more of progressively responsible job-related work experience is required.*
  • Equivalent experience that includes serving in a managerial/supervisory role may also be considered.

*Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or a Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration will be considered for up to one year of experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE's needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the employee's position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office. This position will report to Duluth, MN.
• Requires excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills to establish and maintain relationships.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

BENEFITS:

• The expected annual compensation range for this position is $78,000-$97,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including an Incentive Program, Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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