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Tax Manager, Sustainability Credits

Detroit, MI · On-site

$112K/yr

Demonstrated analytical and research skills, as well as effective verbal and written communication ... life cycle assessment ("LCA") studies * Identify potential issues and propose solutions to ...

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How much do lca analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for lca analyst in Michigan is $82,888.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,100.00 and $102,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an LCA analyst?

An LCA Analyst, or Life Cycle Assessment Analyst, is a professional who evaluates the environmental impacts associated with all the stages of a product's life, from raw material extraction through production, use, and disposal. They use specialized software and methodologies to quantify factors such as carbon footprint, energy consumption, and waste generation. LCA Analysts help organizations make informed decisions to reduce environmental impacts, comply with regulations, and achieve sustainability goals. They often work in industries like manufacturing, consulting, and environmental services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an LCA analyst?

To thrive as an LCA Analyst, you need a strong background in environmental science, engineering, or a related field, with expertise in life cycle assessment methodologies. Familiarity with LCA software tools such as GaBi or SimaPro and knowledge of ISO 14040/44 standards are typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for interpreting complex data and presenting findings to stakeholders. These skills are important to ensure accurate environmental impact assessments and to support organizations in making sustainable, data-driven decisions.

What are some common challenges LCA analysts face when conducting life cycle assessments for complex products?

LCA Analysts often encounter challenges such as gathering accurate and comprehensive data across all stages of a product's lifecycle, particularly when dealing with complex supply chains or limited supplier transparency. Additionally, they must navigate varying methodological standards and ensure results are both scientifically robust and understandable to stakeholders. Effective communication and collaboration with engineering, procurement, and sustainability teams are crucial to address data gaps and align on assessment boundaries, which can be demanding in dynamic or cross-functional environments.

What is the difference between Lca Analyst vs Immigration Specialist?

AspectLca AnalystImmigration Specialist
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, HR or legal certifications often preferredBachelor's degree, legal or immigration certifications often required
Work EnvironmentCorporate HR or legal departments, government agenciesLegal firms, corporate HR, government immigration offices
Employer & Industry UsageUsed mainly in employment-based visa processes, labor complianceHandles broader immigration cases, visa applications, compliance

While both roles involve immigration and visa processes, an Lca Analyst primarily focuses on labor condition applications and compliance for employment-based visas, whereas an Immigration Specialist handles a wider range of immigration cases, including visa processing and legal compliance. The roles often overlap in work environment and credentials but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Lca Analyst job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 86% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 85% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,888 per year, or $39.9 per hour.

Tax Senior, Sustainability Credits - National Federal Tax Services

Detroit, MI • On-site

Deloitte
Finance and Insurance • 10K+ employees

$68K - $68K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Facilitate Federal C&I engagements related to sustainability and ESG programs under the Internal Revenue Code.

  • Advise clients on opportunities, benefits, and eligibility requirements for government incentives related to sustainability and ESG.

  • Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of engagement deliverables, including reports, calculations, and tax forms.


Deloitte rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 94 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Our Global Investment and Innovation Incentives ("Gi3") practice provides our clients a broad range of government credits and incentives ("C&I") services across more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. With over 1,000 practitioners, the Gi3 tax team is a national team of specialists dedicated to providing comprehensive tax C&I services.

If you have a passion for sustainability or environmental, social & governance ("ESG") and have relevant experience in C&I or environmental sciences, Deloitte Tax LLP's ("Deloitte Tax") Gi3 service line may be the place for you! With the focus on climate change and societal impacts, companies are increasingly focusing on decarbonization and reducing the environmental impact of their products, processes, and services. A career in the Gi3 practice will provide you with the opportunity to provide high-value sustainability and ESG C&I services to some of the world's largest companies in a variety of industries. Be on the cutting edge of a rapidly growing practice and work with a well-respected team of proven innovators!

Work you'll do:

As a Senior Consultant within Sustainability: Gi3 practice, you will advise clients on sustainability and social Federal C&I programs and facilitate the analysis and documentation of such opportunities. Many businesses do not have the personnel or resources needed to keep up with the evolving legislation in these areas, and you will play a key role in helping clients accomplish their ESG goals by understanding relevant government incentives. 

The ideal candidate is invested in the team's success and effectively facilitates workstreams while working with leadership to identify process improvements and opportunities for new services. The Senior Consultant will ensure accurate, timely completion of deliverables. He or she will monitor current and proposed tax legislation and regulation related to sustainability and and ESG, as well as implement client outreach strategies.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Facilitating Federal C&I engagements related to sustainability and ESG, including programs under the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"), such as:
    • IRC section 45Q Carbon Capture Tax Credit
    • IRC section 48 Investment Tax Credit
    • IRC section 45 Production Tax Credit
    • IRC section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
    • IRC section 1400Z Qualified Opportunity Zones
    • IRC section 45D New Markets Tax Credit
  • Deliver value to clients by identifying opportunities and advise clients on potential benefit and eligibility requirements
  • Maintain and develop strong internal and client relationships
  • Demonstrate sound judgment and a quality-first mentality with respect to evaluating eligibility for various fact patterns
  • Develop process with our colleagues in other technical specialties and other materials to perform benefit calculations
  • Collaborate with member firms, including Advisory and Consulting, to execute work streams, such as valuation studies, tax equity modeling, and life cycle assessment ("LCA") studies
  • Identify potential issues and propose solutions to leadership, as well as implement process improvement strategies
  • Ensure accurate and timely delivery of engagement deliverables, which may include presentation decks, executive summaries, credit calculations, completed tax forms, supporting files, memoranda, and IRS audit responses
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and work with the team to present potential opportunities to assist clients
  • Provide support with various internal initiatives and special tax related projects

The Team

We have dedicated tax professionals that are committed to executing on implementing our firm strategy with respect to supporting our clients with their Sustainability initiatives. The professionals that support this important Strategic Growth Offering are based in various service lines across tax. National Federal Tax Services ("NFTS") is a national practice within Deloitte Tax made up of several tax service offerings. Each NFTS service offering has been developed and built as a result of marketplace needs, or a technological innovation - all with the purpose of delivering results for our clients. NFTS service lines provide tax planning and compliance support for the largest organizations across all industries. Gi3 is one of the largest and fasting-growing service lines within NFTS and in all of Deloitte Tax. Our people are entrepreneurial in spirit and have a passion for providing value to clients.

Qualifications

Required 

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, engineering, technology, or related field
  • 3+ years' experience in related field
  • Demonstrated analytical and research skills, as well as effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and proactively develop internal and external working relationships
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • One of the following accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • Certifications:
        • Project Management Professional (PMP)
        • Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA)
        • Professional Engineer
        • GRI

Preferred

  • Advanced degree such as Masters of Tax, JD, and/or LLM
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple, competing priorities
  • Experience working in a virtual and/or global environment
  • Passion for leveraging technology and exploring new technology solutions
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Excellent presentation and communications skills
  • Previous Big 4 or large CPA or law firm experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $78,625 to $160,750

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: 

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

#NFTS 

Qualifications:

Our Global Investment and Innovation Incentives ("Gi3") practice provides our clients a broad range of government credits and incentives ("C&I") services across more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. With over 1,000 practitioners, the Gi3 tax team is a national team of specialists dedicated to providing comprehensive tax C&I services.

If you have a passion for sustainability or environmental, social & governance ("ESG") and have relevant experience in C&I or environmental sciences, Deloitte Tax LLP's ("Deloitte Tax") Gi3 service line may be the place for you! With the focus on climate change and societal impacts, companies are increasingly focusing on decarbonization and reducing the environmental impact of their products, processes, and services. A career in the Gi3 practice will provide you with the opportunity to provide high-value sustainability and ESG C&I services to some of the world's largest companies in a variety of industries. Be on the cutting edge of a rapidly growing practice and work with a well-respected team of proven innovators!

Work you'll do:

As a Senior Consultant within Sustainability: Gi3 practice, you will advise clients on sustainability and social Federal C&I programs and facilitate the analysis and documentation of such opportunities. Many businesses do not have the personnel or resources needed to keep up with the evolving legislation in these areas, and you will play a key role in helping clients accomplish their ESG goals by understanding relevant government incentives. 

The ideal candidate is invested in the team's success and effectively facilitates workstreams while working with leadership to identify process improvements and opportunities for new services. The Senior Consultant will ensure accurate, timely completion of deliverables. He or she will monitor current and proposed tax legislation and regulation related to sustainability and and ESG, as well as implement client outreach strategies.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Facilitating Federal C&I engagements related to sustainability and ESG, including programs under the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"), such as:
    • IRC section 45Q Carbon Capture Tax Credit
    • IRC section 48 Investment Tax Credit
    • IRC section 45 Production Tax Credit
    • IRC section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
    • IRC section 1400Z Qualified Opportunity Zones
    • IRC section 45D New Markets Tax Credit
  • Deliver value to clients by identifying opportunities and advise clients on potential benefit and eligibility requirements
  • Maintain and develop strong internal and client relationships
  • Demonstrate sound judgment and a quality-first mentality with respect to evaluating eligibility for various fact patterns
  • Develop process with our colleagues in other technical specialties and other materials to perform benefit calculations
  • Collaborate with member firms, including Advisory and Consulting, to execute work streams, such as valuation studies, tax equity modeling, and life cycle assessment ("LCA") studies
  • Identify potential issues and propose solutions to leadership, as well as implement process improvement strategies
  • Ensure accurate and timely delivery of engagement deliverables, which may include presentation decks, executive summaries, credit calculations, completed tax forms, supporting files, memoranda, and IRS audit responses
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and work with the team to present potential opportunities to assist clients
  • Provide support with various internal initiatives and special tax related projects

The Team

We have dedicated tax professionals that are committed to executing on implementing our firm strategy with respect to supporting our clients with their Sustainability initiatives. The professionals that support this important Strategic Growth Offering are based in various service lines across tax. National Federal Tax Services ("NFTS") is a national practice within Deloitte Tax made up of several tax service offerings. Each NFTS service offering has been developed and built as a result of marketplace needs, or a technological innovation - all with the purpose of delivering results for our clients. NFTS service lines provide tax planning and compliance support for the largest organizations across all industries. Gi3 is one of the largest and fasting-growing service lines within NFTS and in all of Deloitte Tax. Our people are entrepreneurial in spirit and have a passion for providing value to clients.

Qualifications

Required 

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, engineering, technology, or related field
  • 3+ years' experience in related field
  • Demonstrated analytical and research skills, as well as effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and proactively develop internal and external working relationships
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • One of the following accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain:
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • Certifications:
        • Project Management Professional (PMP)
        • Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA)
        • Professional Engineer
        • GRI

Preferred

  • Advanced degree such as Masters of Tax, JD, and/or LLM
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple, competing priorities
  • Experience working in a virtual and/or global environment
  • Passion for leveraging technology and exploring new technology solutions
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Excellent presentation and communications skills
  • Previous Big 4 or large CPA or law firm experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloit...


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