Associate Director, Tax-Hybrid Schedule

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: full-time
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $130,000-$145,000

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, Tax, the Associate Director serves a key role in the Tax Department and in managing tax compliance and associated processes for the University. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• facilitating all aspects of the annual University Form 990 filing, the annual filings of University affiliates, international hiring committee coordination Form 4720 filing, and related net investment income and excess executive compensation excise tax computation,
• assisting with the Form 990-T filing, 
• general tax return compliance support,
• planning and research including the compilation of necessary information, the preparation, review, coordination and filing of various state, federal and international tax returns, forms and schedules,
• contributing to the development of tax related procedures, training and informational material,
• research and remain informed about new University initiatives and changing laws that impact not-for-profit organizations and the higher education sector, and be proactive in the development of the related University policies and procedures incorporating the changes in the laws,
• gather, review, and analyze financial and operational information for a wide variety of international, federal, and/or state tax filings,
• partner with operational units to ensure compliant processes and operations, and will assist in the development of an approach to monitor processes to ensure continued tax compliance throughout the University,
• conduct periodic in-house reviews of various procedures, or processes to ensure ongoing compliance with tax-related regulations and make recommendations to the Executive Director, Tax, Controller or other senior management to enhance and reinforce compliance,
• directly supervises a senior tax accountant on a project, initiative, or task basis,
• performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of five to seven years related experience and at least 2 years experience with exempt organization taxation required.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in an applicable field and/or CPA desirable.  

Experience in public accounting, higher education or non-profit preferred. 

PeopleSoft or other ERP experience a plus.   

Experience using tax return preparation software preferred.   

Other Requirements

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required.  

Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and able to manage and meet deadlines.  

Must be able to demonstrate excellent research, analytical, critical thinking, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.   

Must be able to work well with all levels of employees, be flexible in nature, have sound judgment with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.   

Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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