Green Plains Inc. · 6 days ago
Director of Tax
Omaha Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expGreen Plains Inc. is a leading biorefining company advancing the transition to a low-carbon world through the production of renewable fuels and sustainable ingredients. The Director of Tax will manage the company's tax compliance, planning, and accounting for income taxes while supporting strategic business initiatives and working with various teams across the organization.
AgTechBiofuelLogisticsTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the company’s effective tax rate and support strategic business initiatives
Serve as the lead tax representative on a cross-functional 45Z clean fuel production tax credit team, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, & optimization of production tax credits
Work with cross-functional teams to assess and document eligibility, compliance and financial impacts of 45Z clean fuel production tax credits and other various renewable energy incentives
Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, Commercial and Sustainability team members
Responsible for accounting for income taxes under ASC 740 including calculation of current and deferred tax provisions and coordination of related financial statement disclosures
Oversee preparation and completion of federal and state income tax returns including all related analysis and support
Manage sales and use tax and property tax compliance functions
Coordinate responses as necessary for audits of federal and state income tax and state and local filings
Serve as a key advisor to the CFO and executive team on tax matters affecting the company’s strategic direction
Work cross functionally with operations management and accounting staff on tax matters
Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place over accounting for income taxes
Departmental liaison with IT staff on technical matters relating to tax applications
Assist the Treasurer with estimating and monitoring annual cash taxes and tax planning matters as required
Supervise and develop professional staff to enhance technical expertise and business acumen
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Accounting
Ten years of related experience with at least 5 years in a public accounting firm or comparable role in a corporate organization
Proficient in Microsoft Office Software
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Problem analysis and resolution at both a strategic and functional level
Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment
Valid driver's license required
Ability to organize and direct a project to completion
Ability to work with urgency and deadlines
Ability to multi-task and prioritize different requests
Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel as needed
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business Taxation
JD and/or CPA
Experience with ERP systems, income tax accounting, motor fuels taxes, property taxes, sale and use taxes
Tax return and/or tax provision software experience
Benefits
A generous benefit package including business casual work environment
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
A 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching
Company
Green Plains Inc.
Green Plains Inc.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$200.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-10-22Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2023-01-26Grant· $0.5M
2006-03-15IPO
Leadership Team
Phil Boggs
Chief Financial Officer
Michelle Mapes
Head of Carbon; Former Interim Principal Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-13
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