Manager, Indirect Tax
Fervo EnergyHouston, TX
Full Time
Posted October 16, 2026
$123k - $175k· Est.
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- Greenhouse View original listing
- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 17, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Management
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
We are seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to own Fervo’s sales and use, property, and other transaction tax processes across a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction footprint.
Key Responsibilities
- Indirect Tax Compliance and Filings
- Own or review sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts, and other transaction tax filings across multiple states, jurisdictions, and entities.
- Manage use tax accrual processes, reconciliations, and self-assessment for equipment, materials, and contractor spend tied to drilling and construction activity.
- Coordinate external compliance providers and own the completeness and accuracy of data provided to advisors and taxing authorities.
- Maintain clear, audit-ready support documenting purpose, scope, authoritative guidance, inputs, assumptions, conclusions, controls, and reviewer sign-off.
- Taxability, Exemptions and Transaction Support
- Oversee taxability and exemption determinations, including manufacturing, resale, and energy-related exemptions relevant to geothermal development and power generation.
- Manage exemption certificate processes, vendor and customer documentation, and direct-pay permits where applicable.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Accounts Payable to ensure indirect tax is correctly applied at the point of purchase and to mitigate over- and under-accrual.
- Evaluate indirect tax implications of contracts, projects, and new operating jurisdictions, providing practical guidance and risk mitigation early.
- Audit, Controls and Process Improvement
- Manage indirect tax audits, notices, and refund and recovery opportunities through resolution, coordinating with external advisors as needed.
- Build and maintain desktop procedures, process narratives, and control documentation for indirect tax workstreams embedded in recurring workpapers.
- Support SOX readiness and external audit, managing indirect tax PBCs, auditor questions, and review comments.
- Identify automation and standardization opportunities, including tax engine, ERP, and exemption certificate management tools, to reduce manual effort and rework.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Supply Chain, Commercial, and FP&A to assess transaction tax impacts of purchasing decisions, project structures, and entity expansion.
- Support indirect tax forecasting and cash impact analysis that informs project budgets and operational decisions.
Requirements
- CPA or CMI strongly preferred.
- Big Four, national indirect tax, or large-industry tax department experience.
- Experience with construction, drilling, manufacturing, or capital-project indirect tax exposure and exemptions.
- Experience implementing or operating tax engines (e.g., Vertex, Avalara), ERP tax configuration, or exemption certificate management tools.
- Experience in energy, renewable power, infrastructure, or high-growth, multi-entity public-company environments.
- SOX readiness or process documentation experience.
- Builds audit-ready workpapers and documentation that a reviewer, auditor, or backup owner can follow easily.
- Owns work end-to-end, follows up until reviewer sign-off, and escalates blockers early.
- Communicates with clear action items, deadlines, and business context.
- Uses technology, AI-enabled drafting, and automation thoughtfully while validating outputs and underlying data.
- Develops repeatable processes and cross-training so the tax and accounting organization can scale sustainably.
Benefits & Perks
- Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
- A 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match
- Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
- Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot
- A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses
- An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care
- Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as stock option grants and bonus opportunities for eligible roles
- Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.
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