Tim Stokes

About Tim Stokes

I collaborate with our tax team to develop processes that work, scale, and support the business. My role brings together tax strategy, operational awarenes and financial reporting to make complex issues clear and help teams across the business understand the tax implications and risks that shape our work.I value precision, clean execution, and strong cross‑functional relationships. I’m drawn to work that requires judgment, context, and the ability to simplify issues that don’t need to be complicated. I approach challenges with a steady, thoughtful mindset and a focus on practical outcomes.My aim is consistent: reduce friction, strengthen decision‑making, and help the organization operate with clarity and confidence. And I genuinely enjoy the work — the mix of technical depth, collaboration, and problem‑solving is where I do my best thinking.

Experience

1. Director, Income Tax

   Pattern Energy

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Leadership & Oversight- Direct all U.S. federal, state, and foreign income tax compliance, as well as Canada, the Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and other jurisdictions- Oversee quarterly and annual tax provisions- Manage and develop the income tax team, ensuring strong technical capability, effective workflow, and long‑term team continuity- Lead relationships with external tax service providers to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and cost‑effective delivery.Strategic Partnership- Collaborate internally to advise on tax implications of transactions, project development, and operational decisions- Support tax considerations throughout construction and operational phases including integration of tax assumptions into financial models- Provide tax reporting support to Pattern’s investor group and tax equity partners.Operational Excellence- Drive process improvements and automation across income tax compliance and reporting- Manage income tax risks, including audits, notices, and interactions with tax authorities- Ensure accurate and timely foreign information reporting and FBAR compliance- Oversee quarterly and annual investor tax reporting for upstream owners.

Education

• Golden Gate University

  Masters of Science, Taxation

  2004 — 2005

• DePauw University

  Bachelor of Arts, English Literature; Business and Entrepreneurship

Skills

• Fin 48
• Corporate Tax
• M&a Tax
• Tax Preparation
• Tax Research
• International Tax Consulting
• Quickbooks
• Due Diligence
• Partnership Taxation
• International Tax
• Expatriate Tax
• Us Tax
• Financial Accounting
• Tax Returns
• S Corporations
• Tax Provisions
• Accounting
• High Net Worth Individuals
• Tax
• Audit Defense
• Transfer Pricing
• Consolidated Reporting
• Tax Accounting
• Partnership Tax Returns
• Tax Advisory
• Multi-State Tax Returns
• Tax Law
• Income Tax