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Manager, Indirect Tax

Fervo Energy · Houston, TX · On-site

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About Fervo Energy

Fervo Energy develops and operates next-generation geothermal power projects that produce continuous, low-carbon electricity by tapping heat from deep beneath the Earth’s surface. Backed by Activate Venture Partners.

About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 7+ years of progressive indirect tax experience across sales and use and/or property tax, in public accounting, industry, or a combination
  • Strong knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax concepts and the ability to research, document, and defend taxability and exemption positions
  • Experience preparing or reviewing indirect tax filings, use tax accruals, and audit-ready workpapers
  • Experience working across multiple entities and jurisdictions, including use tax self-assessment on capital and contractor spend
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort with complex agreements, ERP data, and supporting documentation
More about this role

Fervo Energy (NASDAQ: FRVO) is a modern power company developing next-generation geothermal resources to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Our mission is to transform geothermal into America’s most dependable and affordable source of clean, around-the-clock power. By combining innovations in horizontal drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and advanced reservoir engineering, Fervo has developed a repeatable approach to building utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems. Our flagship Cape Station development in Utah is planned to deliver 500 MW of firm, carbon-free power, and we are advancing a development pipeline of more than 50 GW. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, geoscientists, operators, project builders, and business leaders working to make geothermal a cornerstone of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.

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. Because Fervo’s drilling, construction, and power plant development activities generate significant equipment and contractor spend,...

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