Accounting Manager - Tax Credit Services

Nelnet Financial Management and Reporting RoleNelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.This role is responsible for the financial management and reporting of Nelnet Tax Credit Services' operations and investments, assisting with tax credit compliance and oversight, facilitating investor relations and reporting, project budgeting and forecasting, tax credit allocation and documentation, internal controls and process improvements/automation, collaboration and communication with internal and external stakeholders, developing standard operating procedures, creating reporting dashboards, managing risk, and assisting with team training and leadership.Job Responsibilities:Ensure propriety of accounting entries related to the financial reporting of tax credit investment portfolios, ensuring compliance with GAAP.Coordinate and oversee financial statement audits and internal controls.Assist team members with tax credit compliance and oversight of projects.Prepare investor reports, ensuring timely and accurate updates on tax credit investments, including performance, projected returns, and compliance status.Assist with review of models and other constructs to develop new, innovative products within the tax credit investment space.Manage the budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting related to the operations of the NTCS division.Coordinate with external auditors, solar development partners, third-party investors, tax consultants, legal advisors, and internal teams to facilitate tax credit reporting and compliance.Preparation and review of cashflow and income statement forecasting.Identify potential risks related to tax credit investments and work on strategies to mitigate these risks.Lead, mentor, and provide guidance to junior accounting and finance staff within NTCS.Pay Range for this role is - $105,000 to $125,000Education: 4 year college degree in accounting or finance required, Advanced degree and related certifications preferredExperience:5+ years of experience in finance and/or accounting, tax experience is preferred. Prior leadership and supervisory experience required.Competencies – Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:In-depth knowledge of financial, accounting, treasury and capital market activities.

Strong HLBV accounting knowledgeExcellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skillsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while leading team members and working across the organization with colleagues to achieve resultsStrong analytical and problem solving skills, with ability to achieve goalsDecision Making and Critical ThinkingDemonstrated aptitude for evaluating and implementing automation and new technologiesPlanning: Tactical, Strategic, AnalyticalDesire to continually learn in an every-changing environmentInnovative to work within a regulated framework to create win/wins and value creationTeam Management and Team Building